There are many countries ready to replace Europeans and Americans in the Russian market, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.

“No one will argue that fruits and vegetables from Azerbaijan, Armenia and Central Asian countries are more tastier and of higher quality than those imported from Europe. At least I like them,” Minister said and also praised the quality of meat imported from Brazil and Argentina.

Lavrov noted that Russia “responds” to the Western sanctions and cannot become a hostage of someone's plans on boosting sanctions, Prime agency reported.