Russia's foreign minister comments on US relations and NATO amid Trump remarks

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov made several statements about relations with the United States. He said Russia is ready for contacts with the U.S. on the Balkans and is open to further contact with envoys from President Donald Trump.

Lavrov also commented on NATO, suggesting the U.S. wants to thwart attempts to draw Ukraine into the alliance. This comes as Trump made remarks about NATO, saying that without the U.S., the alliance 'doesn't scare Russia and China.'