Lavrov explained his appearance in a sweater with the inscription "USSR" at the Anchorage summit.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived at the summit of the leaders of the United States and the Russian Federation in Anchorage in a sweater with the inscription "USSR" to demonstrate his sense of nostalgia and reverence for the past. On July 24, the diplomat told NBC about this in an interview, the text of which was published on the official website of the Russian Foreign Ministry.

"We were born in the Soviet Union. Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly said that those who do not regret the collapse of the USSR have no hearts. But whoever wants to restore it has no head. This is an absolutely true statement," he said.

It is noteworthy that the journalist who asked Lavrov the relevant question suggested that the diplomat's choice of clothes "signaled Russia's desire to restore the Soviet Union." In turn, the minister stressed that the Russian Federation has recognized all former republics as independent states and is building appropriate relations with them.

In his opinion, it is impossible to be a representative of humanity and share human values without experiencing memories of your roots, childhood, youth, first love and friends.

"Remembering and cherishing what happened in your life over the years is one thing, but trying to take over everything by military means is quite another. It's not the same thing," the minister concluded.

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On August 19, Lavrov said that his sweater with the inscription "USSR" was liked by the American side in Anchorage. In addition, he stated that there was nothing unusual about his sweater. According to the diplomat, in Russia, Soviet symbols are reproduced on a large number of products. Lavrov believes that this is part of history.

On August 17, Russian President Vladimir Putin jokingly called Lavrov an "imperialist" because of a sweatshirt with the inscription "USSR" in which he flew to Alaska to meet with US President Donald Trump. It is specified that this thing caused a stir in the foreign world media.

The meeting between Putin and Trump took place on August 15 in Anchorage, Alaska. During a joint press conference, the Russian leader noted the desire of his colleague from the United States for a settlement. Trump, in turn, shared that the negotiations went very well and called the summit in Alaska wonderful.

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