Sergei Lavrov: Many Russian 'Volunteers in Ukraine

The transcript discusses Russia's involvement in a conflict, focusing on the denial of their participation despite evidence of Russian troops on the ground. It highlights the presence of volunteers and foreign fighters, including Americans, and the Kremlin's stance that these are not official troops. Analysts, like Richard Haass, suggest that Russian officials are merely following orders from Putin, rather than expressing genuine beliefs.

What role do oligarchs play in the conflict according to the speaker?

What does the speaker imply about Lavrov's beliefs regarding Russian involvement?