Manila: (RightNow) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov gave a unique response to a female journalist during the ASEAN Regional Forum in the Philippines. The journalist asked questions about Russia’s relations with Iran and the Ukraine issue.

The journalist inquired if Russia was helping Iran target American forces and if Moscow was ready for peace talks with Ukraine. Instead of directly answering, Lavrov complimented the journalist’s hairstyle.

This unexpected response was captured on video and quickly went viral on social media. People found this diplomatic approach interesting and unconventional.

Social media users perceived this reaction as an art of dodging tough questions. Many shared it with humorous comments, making the incident a point of media interest.

It is noteworthy that Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is skilled at handling international media questions. He is often known for elegantly avoiding direct answers.