The main points of Maria Zakharova's statements in the briefing:
Secret torture houses established by the Kiev regime have become a steady source of income for those who run and sponsor them.
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe becomes an accomplice in Kyiv's propaganda campaign by hiding data on the torture houses.
The Russian Foreign Ministry is urging Russian citizens to avoid traveling to Poland, and the socio-political situation there continues to deteriorate.
Diplomats are in contact with the relatives of a Russian citizen who was injured in a shooting in Krakow's central square on November 7.
The emergence of a permanent office for sanctions matters within the European Union proves that in Brussels unilateral restrictions are an end in themselves.
A new Ukrainian bill that tightens the requirements for the use of the Russian language will lead to the "debut of schizophrenia".
A possible decision by Moldova to establish a visa regime with Russia will first of all harm the people of the republic.
A number of Western countries have announced a hunt for Russians in various parts of the world, including in Armenia, and Moscow is worried about this situation.
The EU authorities show a reluctance and inability to conduct a dialogue on the European security architecture, and are fixated on a confrontation with Russia.
It is not Russia that threatens Europe, but its own "stubborn focus" on the conflict with Moscow.
Lavrov will visit Abu Dhabi on November 13-14 to participate in the Sir Bani Yas Peace and Security Forum.