[Russian Foreign Minister: Dialogue with the United States has yet to have any substantive effect] September 17th, Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov stated on September 17 that despite the existence of dialogue between Russia and the United States, no substantive changes have occurred in the relationship between the two countries and are not expected to occur. Lavrov pointed out that unlike European countries, the United States is willing to talk and have serious dialogue with Russia. He said this is always important, even if the position is completely opposite, it is always important. Lavrov said that this is how the United States deals with Russia, although from the perspective of restoring relations between the two countries, no substantive results have occurred and it is not expected that there will be. (CCTV News)