Russia-US contacts on the issue of “irritants” will take place soon, with the timing being coordinated, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told reporters on the sidelines of the 23rd annual meeting of the Valdai Discussion Club.
Commenting on Poland’s plans to establish Patriot missile production in the country, Lavrov urged that Russia’s military doctrine be studied closely.
Circumstances will eventually force the US to think in terms of multipolarity, and this process is only beginning: “I said that circumstances would force them to. But it is only the beginning. Be patient. We have repeatedly outlined, together with the president, all our proposals on how relations should be built on the international stage.”
The US is still seeking to promote its own unilateral interests: “The United States is forced to engage with countries such as Russia and China. During these contacts, steps are discussed that will serve the interests of both countries. This is precisely the concept that I would refer to as ‘circumstances forcing them.’”
Russia-US contacts on the issue of “irritants” will take place soon, with the timing currently under coordination: “Not yet. We agreed with [US Secretary of State] Marco Rubio that this would happen. The experts are expected to agree on the specific timing and venue.”
