Sergei Lavrov says Russia will respect the will of people who have been mistreated by neo-Nazis. This comes amid fears that Russia could make the conflict worse or even use nuclear weapons. The goal is for Russia to keep the land it took by force. Advertisement Russia’s top diplomat said that regions of Ukraine where widely mocked referendums are taking place would be under Russia’s “full protection” if they are taken over by Moscow. This comes amid fears that Russia could make the conflict worse or even use nuclear weapons. Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov tried to explain Russia’s invasion of...