Truce in Ukraine Path to Nowhere, Russia Will Not Be Satisfied With Idle Talks - Lavrov

"We cannot be satisfied with an idle talks. So far, all we hear is talk about the need to come up with some kind of truce... A truce is a path to nowhere, we need final legal agreements that will fix all the conditions for ensuring the security of Russia and the legitimate security interests of our neighbors, but in a context that will consolidate in an international legal way the impossibility of violating these agreements," Lavrov told a press conference for Russian and foreign media.

No one really hides the fact that the truce is necessary in order to gain time to pump Kiev with weapons, Lavrov said.

Russia is ready to hold consultations with the administration of US President-elect Donald Trump on Ukraine and hopes the White House will study the root causes of the conflict, Lavrov said.

Russia is interested in dialogue with the new Syrian authorities on regional issues, Sergey Lavrov said.

Russia maintains contacts with the new Syrian authorities through its diplomatic mission, and , first of all, is currently discussing issues related to ensuring the safety of Russian citizens and the safe functioning of its embassy, Lavrov said.

Russia expects the resumption of economic cooperation with the new Syrian authorities, the minister said.

The top diplomat also said that all political and ethno-religious groups should participate in elections in Syria, adding that Russia is ready to assist the political process.

"Syria must not be allowed to fall apart. Some would like that," Lavrov added.