Russia is ‘surprised’ that Turkey continues to supply Ukraine with weapons while at the same time attempting to act as a mediator in the conflict between the two countries, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has remarked to Turkey’s Hurriyet newspaper. ‘Turkish weapons are used by the Ukrainian armed forces to kill Russian military personnel and civilians,’ Lavrov said in an interview published on November 1. ‘This situation cannot but perplex, given the Turkish government’s statements that it is ready to provide mediation services,’ he said. Lavrov’s comments themselves may cause consider…