Lavrov claims Serbia under conditions for EU accession -- recognition of Kosovo independence, sanctions against Russia

Commenting on “the countries' growing interest for membership and co-operation with BICS”, Lavrov has claimed that the West warns that Turkey's entry, NATO member, in the BICS, is incompatible with membership in the Alliance, while the European Union, in his words, has reacted much more openly, warning that not only membership in the BCICS and the EU are incompatible, but that the candidate is expected to join unified foreign policy (EU) in the area of security.

The “is an open order to join anti-Russian sanctions if Turkey wants to become a member of the European Union. The same is true of Serbia. They told her they would resume active negotiations (for EU membership), that they see it as part of the European family, but that it is necessary to recognise Kosovo's independence and fully support anti-Russian sanctions”, the Russian minister has said. /gazeta Express/