YEREVAN, MAY 31, ARMENPRESS. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says Russia is not going to be the first to take the initiative of normalizing relations with Turkey, but it is ready to discuss the respective requests with Ankara, “Armenpress” reports, RIA Novosti informs.

“They were severely affected, that’s why they want to find ways for reconciliation and suggest to create committees”, Lavrov said during an interview to kp.ru.

“We stated that Turkey must apologize and compensate the losses caused by the military crime. Russian President Vladimir Putin said we are ready to discuss (Ankara’s request), but first of all Turkey must do what it is ought to do”, Lavrov stated.