MOSCOW, May 24. /TASS/. Moscow and Washington can overcome any differences if they are both willing to do so, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an interview with the Argumenty I Fakty newspaper.

"For our part, we have always called for fostering constructive, mutually beneficial cooperation with Washington, for removing the roadblocks that prevent us from moving forward. Historical experience shows that even the deepest differences can be resolved if both sides are willing to tackle them," he insisted.

Lavrov pointed out that Russian-US relations have been unhealthy recently. "Many irritants have built up. The Americans are conducting an openly unfriendly policy, introducing sanctions, making unfounded accusations and taking other hostile steps, including unprovoked public outbursts against us. All this creates a toxic atmosphere, hindering the establishment of a calm, professional dialogue between our states," the top diplomat said.