Lavrov says he has no plans to run for Russian president

Şamil Əlibəyli
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Baku. 1 September. REPORT.AZ/ Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that he does not consider himself to be a suitable presidential candidate.

Report informs citing Interfax, the foreign minister said that he is comfortable working with President Putin. 

"I will say frankly - not out of flattery, but sincerely - that I am comfortable working with President Putin", he said.

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