Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov . Archival photoMOSCOW, May 25. African countries take a balanced and objective position on the situation in Ukraine, despite the discriminatory pressure from Washington, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said. and an objective position regarding what is happening in Ukraine and around it. We know that the unceremonious line of behavior of Western countries sometimes provokes open rejection on the African continent,» the minister said during his opening speech at an event dedicated to the celebration of Africa Day. He also expressed confidence that «African friends will not succumb to Washington's discriminatory pressure.» According to him, the Russian Federation highly appreciates the readiness of African countries to further expand political dialogue with Russia, increase economic, humanitarian and other interaction.
March 12, 14:46 in UkraineMap of the special operation of the Russian Armed Forces in Ukraine as of May 25, 2022
