Russia will never suffer economic meltdown, but Ukraine can - Lavrov
- 9 years ago
A deep chill over the Russian economy as the rouble continues to plunge.
Russia has been hit by the prospect of a new round of sanctions and weak oil prices.
In an interview with France 24, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says Russia can stand the heat.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) RUSSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER, SERGEI LAVROV, SAYING:
"Well, of course it hurts. We don't take any pleasure from sanctions. But it's not our problem."
While the top economic adviser at the White House spoke of a Russian economy on the brink -- Lavrov says not so.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) RUSSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER, SERGEI LAVROV, SAYING:
"But I can assure you that Russia would not only survive, but would come out stronger out of this.
He also says it is not Russia that needs to fear for its future -- but Ukraine.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) RUSSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER, SERGEI LAVROV, SAYING:
"Never. Economic meltdown could happen to a small country. It can happen even to a bi
Russia has been hit by the prospect of a new round of sanctions and weak oil prices.
In an interview with France 24, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says Russia can stand the heat.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) RUSSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER, SERGEI LAVROV, SAYING:
"Well, of course it hurts. We don't take any pleasure from sanctions. But it's not our problem."
While the top economic adviser at the White House spoke of a Russian economy on the brink -- Lavrov says not so.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) RUSSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER, SERGEI LAVROV, SAYING:
"But I can assure you that Russia would not only survive, but would come out stronger out of this.
He also says it is not Russia that needs to fear for its future -- but Ukraine.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) RUSSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER, SERGEI LAVROV, SAYING:
"Never. Economic meltdown could happen to a small country. It can happen even to a bi