Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday that Moscow would consider proposals to restore relations with the West and consider whether such a thing was needed, but would focus on developing ties with China.
"If (the West) wants to offer something to restore our relations, then we will seriously consider whether we need it or not," Lavrov said in a speech posted on the Russian Foreign Ministry's website.
He insisted that Russia's goal now is to further develop its ties with China. "Now that the West has become a 'dictator', our economic ties with China will grow even faster," Lavrov said.
Source: RES-EAP