Dismissing media accusations of Russia’s involvement in the alleged poisoning as “hysterical” and “propaganda,” Lavrov said that Moscow is prepared to cooperate with UK authorities.

Speaking at a press conference alongside his Ethiopian counterpart Workneh Gebeyehu, Lavrov noted that Russia is blamed for everything that goes wrong on this planet. He went on to point out that no facts have been presented showing any Russian involvement in the poisoning of Sergei Skripal and his daughter.

Lavrov added that the frenzy of finger-pointing at Russia sought “parallels” with the case of Alexander Litvinenko. However, the Russian FM pointed out that Litvinenko’s death, also blamed on Russia, hasn’t been fully investigated. “We offered our assistance and cooperation, however British justice decided that they are above this, and it was enough just to come out with a verdict which is not inclusive,” Lavrov added, saying that many facts linked to the tragedy have been “swept under the carpet.”