Russia is ready to create conditions for the settlement of territorial disputes between Greece and Turkey, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said, TASS reported.

His remarks came at a news conference following talks with Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias.

Dendias described this fifth meeting of the two ministers as one "of great importance" and thanked Lavrov during his introductory remarks "for the opportunity to discuss in depth the security situation in Europe"

Lavrov promised to create all possible conditions for the settlement process, noting that Russia is in favor of settling any disputes, including those between Greece and Turkey, on the basis of international law.

Lavrov highlighted his Greek counterpart's words that someone might try to take advantage of the fact that all eyes are now on the other side, referring to Ukraine. Lavrov said to blame Western allies, because all eyes were on the hype they made from nothing, with the aim to promote their geopolitical interests.

The Greek Foreign Minister, commenting on the issue of Ankara's territorial claims, noted that Turkey's claims are a pretext for all kinds of actions.