Russian FM Lavrov blames the West for ongoing chaos in Ukraine, comments on Syria

The transcript discusses the supply of arms across borders without permission, suggesting that similar routes could be used for humanitarian assistance. It criticizes the US and Western partners for not distancing themselves from extremists and highlights double standards in their approach. The text also mentions Ukrainian sanctions on leadership, which may encourage opposition and unrest.

What is highlighted as a major inconsistency in international assistance?

• The ease of providing financial aid

• The restriction on medical supplies

• The supply of arms and equipment without restrictions

• The supply of food across borders

What is the stance of the United States regarding extremists, according to the transcript?

• They are supporting the extremists openly

• They are actively distancing themselves from extremists

• They cannot or do not want to distance themselves from extremists

• They are neutral towards extremists

What concern is raised about the Western partners' approach to Ukraine?

• They are imposing too many sanctions

• They are too supportive of the Ukrainian government

• They are not qualifying the actions of extremists appropriately

• They are providing excessive military aid

What effect do the sanctions imposed by Ukrainians have on the opposition?

• They lead to peace talks

• They create incentives for the opposition to be unyielding

• They have no effect on the opposition

• They encourage the opposition to be more yielding

How do the sanctions indirectly affect the militants?

• They lead to a ceasefire

• They indirectly encourage the militants to continue unrest

• They have no impact on the militants

• They discourage the militants from continuing unrest