Lavrov Not Ruling Out Russia Mediating of Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Wednesday that he did not exclude Russia's joining the European Union in the mediation of the dialogue between Serbia and Kosovar Albanians.

"Speaking about the dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina, we, as I have already mentioned, have expressed confidence in the European Union, including at the UN General Assembly," Lavrov said, adding that if the Albanian side wanted to increase the number of facilitators of the dialogue, Russia would act upon Serbia's recommendations.

"If it is decided that Russia might be invited in case the United States is invited in order to ensure a comprehensive approach to mediation, we will not stay away," Lavrov stated.

On Wednesday evening, Lavrov arrived at Belgrade's airport where he was met by Serbian First Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic, after which the...