Russian FM Slams West For Fermenting Unrest In Ukraine

Berlin, Feb 2, IRNA -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has openly criticized western countries for inciting unrest in Ukraine by stirring up anti-government violence in the East European country, IRNA reported. Addressing the 50th Munich Security Conference, Lavrov accused some of the European leaders of actually supporting violent protests in Ukraine. ˈWhat does incitement for rising violent protests have to do with democracy? Burning of government buildings, attacks on the police? Why are many prominent European politicians are actually encouraging those actions?,ˈ Lavrov asked. Russia is a key ally of the Ukrainian government, enjoying not only very close political but also economic ties. The political situation in Ukraine has been a main focus of this yearˈs Munich security meeting./end