Sergei Lavrov discussed relations between Russia and Germany on a joint briefing with the Prime Minister of Belgium. He underlined that Moscow is concerned about the latest announcements by the German leaders on Russia.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia stated that usually Germany played constructive role in a relations between the EU and Russia, but lately the position of Berlin had changed.

"If Germany decided to go to the dictatorship, I think Europe  won"t benefit of that. So it is doubtful that Germany itself will gain anything from that. Recently German Government published the announcements on Crimea. In these announcements is underlined that Tatars, Ukrainians, Armenians, Greek and Germans have been inhabitants of Crimea for many years. Russians aren"t mentioned in the text. I"m interested- who created this text and I will address Berlin on that issue"- Mr. Lavrov stated at the briefing.