The goal of Western sanctions is the overthrow of power in Russia.

According to APA's Moscow correspondent, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said this at a press conference on the results of 2022.

He said that Western countries have already clearly stated what their goals are in Russia: "The masks have already come off. The goal of Western sanctions is aimed at the Russian people so that they rise up and overthrow the current Russian leadership," Lavrov emphasized.

The Foreign Minister stressed that NATO is waging war with Russia over Ukraine.