Lavrov told Blinken that arms supplies to Ukraine "prolong the agony of the regime in Kyiv"

This is reported by the Russian Foreign Ministry.

Lavrov noted that pumping Kyiv with weapons from the United States and NATO is prolonging the conflict and multiplying the victims.

In addition, the Minister of Foreign Affairs stated that the Russian Armed Forces strictly observe the norms of international law during the special operation in Ukraine.

He noted that systematic work has been established in the liberated territories to return to peaceful life.

The conversation took place at the initiative of Washington.

Earlier, Blinken said that he had a conversation with Lavrov.