"This is counterproductive and only ignites confrontation by creating the illusion that by passing these laws the deep internal crisis in Ukraine can be settled," Lavrov said.
The parliament of Ukraine earlier on Tuesday voted 303 to 8 to pass a bill cancelling the country's non-aligned status and confirming Kiev's determination to join NATO.
In August, the Ukrainian government said the country's neutral status did not guarantee its safety and stated its intention to enter the 28-member military bloc. The non-aligned status was adopted by the ex-Soviet country in 2010, stipulating that the nation cannot join military alliances.
The top Russian diplomat, Sergei Lavrov, has repeatedly warned Kiev that a neutral status was in the best interests of the Ukrainian people, their neighbors and Europe.
Ukraine's NATO bid has prompted a mixed reaction from the alliance, with US Ambassador to Ukraine Geoffrey Pyatt saying the country was "far from being ready" to join the bloc, urging Kiev to implement social reforms before pursuing NATO membership.
