Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that the thesis on the use of the Russian Armed Forces to protect allies was included in the updated concept of Russia’s foreign policy. The statement was made by the Minister at the meeting of Russian President Vladimir Putin with the permanent members of the Security Council. TASS.
It was noted that the Armed Forces could be used both to repel an ongoing attack and to prevent such an attack on the Russian Federation or its allies.
“Therefore, we firmly declare that we will defend the right of the Russian people to exist and develop freely,” Lavrov said.
March 31, 2023 President Putin approved New concept of Russian foreign policy.
formerly Lavrov declaration At the government hour in the State Duma, he said that the new concept of Russian foreign policy would deprive the West of its monopoly in the framework of international life.