Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has accused the West of seeking a “regime change” in Russia by imposing sanctions because of the Ukraine conflict.
Lavrov said Saturday that prominent figures in Western countries are saying there is a need to impose sanctions that will destroy Russia’s economy and incite public protests.
His comments came two days after Russian President Vladimir Putin said his country must prevent a “color revolution,” referring to protests that have toppled leaders in other former Soviet republics.
The Ukraine crisis has severely strained ties between Moscow and Washington and triggered a series of harsh Western economic sanctions aimed at …read more
Source: Voice of America
