"We launched the special military operation at a time when society was generally calm, comfortable, and broadly satisfied with its standard of living. That did not suit the West. He described the situation asLavrov said.According to him, the West's covert aim is to turn the Russian public against the government. He said:Lavrov went on to describe the Ukraine conflict as a war "imposed" on Russia by the West, saying many countries were closely watching how it would end.Speaking more broadly about the country's foreign policy, Lavrov said its national interests lie in preserving sovereignty. However, no format or timetable for new talks have been announced.