“I know that Britain and the United States and others ship arms in the ...” — Sergei Lavrov Quote

“I know that Britain and the United States and others ship arms in the Middle East, 10 or maybe 100 times more than the Russian does.”

“I started, you know, to work as a diplomat during the Soviet days, and in spite of ideology being very high on the Communist Party agenda, I can assure you that in practical terms, we have always been trying to be pragmatic.”

“Do not form your judgment about our military doctrine from the assessments given by NATO representatives.”

“My work is a contemporary call to arms. It is time to get our mojo back. To rediscover our true north.”

“We must build relationships, get to know one another's children, open our arms rather than close our hearts.”

“There is an opportunity - for the first time - for a global deal to control the movement of small arms, such as AK47s and anti-aircraft rocket launchers, as well as heavier weapons like battle tanks.”