Lavrov: We are determined to disarm Ukraine

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stressed today, Saturday, that Russia is determined to disarm Ukraine.

"Moscow is determined to disarm Ukraine and recognize Crimea within its territory," Lavrov said during a press conference.

He pointed out that "the spread of the Nazis in Ukraine with European support threatens our security and that there are Ukrainian provocations to bring NATO into a confrontation with Russia."he indicated that "the Ukrainian side is looking for excuses to delay the negotiations," commenting "his hope on the third round of negotiations."