Lavrov on USSR Restoration: Russia’s Stance Explained

Russia’s Foreign Minister Serguéi Lavrov explained why he decided to wear a sweatshirt with the registration ‘USS’ upon his arrival in Anchorage (Alaska), where the summit took place among Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump.

In an interview in NBC, the Russian Foreign Minister, answering a question by the journalist, He denied that his sweatshirt intended to demonstrate that Russia aspires to restore the Soviet Union. “We were born in the Soviet Union. The president of Russia, Vladimir Putin, has repeatedly said that those who do not regret the disintegration of the USSR have no heart, but those who want their restoration have no head. That is a totally true statement,” he explained.

At the same time, Lavrov indicated that if a person “does not remember his roots, if he has no nostalgic memories of his childhood, his youth, his first love, his friends, it is difficult for humanity and human values to really understand.” “Remember and treasure what has happened in your life over many years is one thing, but trying to conquer everything by military force is another very different. It is not the same, “he added, referring to his feelings towards the USSR.

Reaction of the American part

Previously, the minister revealed the reaction of the US party to his sweatshirt. “Without any hysteria, they simply said they liked the shirtas expressed [el secretario de Estado] Marco Rubio, “Lavrov said during an interview broadcast on Tuesday.

Although the sweatshirt aroused great interest, Lavrov considered that it was common, since many manufacturers incorporate Soviet symbols into their products. He also stressed that there were no reasons to be ashamed to wear said garment, since the USSR is part of the life and history of her country. “The point is that there is history and this story must be preservedeven, if you want, with a touch of humor, “concluded the Russian Foreign Minister.