Sergey Lavrov, "the most formidable foreign minister in the world", says that the Russian aggression in Ukraine is a question of "ensuring human rights"

Flashback, October 11, 2013:

Sergey Lavrov has emerged as the probably the most formidable foreign minister in the world. A product of the old Soviet system, he has clarity of mind, and an understanding of the great currents of world affairs.
Neither William Hague nor John Kerry could have dealt with a press conference with the candour, gravity and thoughtfulness that Mr Lavrov did in Bali on Monday. He provided a kaleidoscopic survey of global problems.
His observations on the importance of observing international law, the danger of another war in Afghanistan, and the framework for negotiations with Iran, are extraordinary.

Peter Oborne
Chief political commentator, Daily Telegraph


February 3, 2014:

“This is a question of defending our citizens and compatriots, ensuring human rights, especially the right to life,” Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in Geneva, where he was attending U.N. meetings.

Sergey Lavrov,
Russian Foreign Minister, "probably the most formidable foreign minister in the world"
on the brutal Russian aggression against Ukraine


And the man (Oborne) still appears to be employed by the Daily Telegraph!

But, thank God, he is now concentrating on something else:

Peter Oborne @OborneTweets

15min ago

Brilliant article in latest Nightwatchman on the biggest ever defeat in first class cricket, by my friends Richard Heller and Khan Shehram.