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Lavrov Says Moscow Against Western Peacekeepers in Post-War Ukraine

The Kremlin previously said it was “too early to talk about peacekeepers” being deployed as part of any peace settlement.

Lavrov Claims France Sought Dialogue on Ukraine War Without Kyiv

A French diplomatic source disputed the Russian foreign minister’s claim, describing it as an “intemperate” remark.

Russia’s Foreign Minister Lavrov Spearheaded Efforts to Help Assad Flee Syria – Reuters

Lavrov reportedly held talks with Turkey and Qatar in Doha over the weekend, leveraging their unofficial connections to rebel groups to facilitate Assad’s...

Fact-Check: Tucker Carlson Interviews Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov

The Moscow Times fact-checked claims made by both Tucker Carlson and Sergei Lavrov in the anticipated interview.

Russian FM Lavrov Warns of New Cold War Turning ‘Hot’

The comments come as Lavrov makes his first visit to the EU since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began.

Russian FM Lavrov to Visit Malta in First EU Trip Since 2021

Lavrov will visit Malta for an OSCE summit, but MFA spokeswoman Maria Zakharova had her own visa to attend “annulled.”

Tucker Carlson Interviews Russian FM Lavrov in Moscow

Carlson said in a video on X that the U.S. was already in a “hot war” with Russia, and “closer to nuclear war than any time in history.”

Russia Says West Wants Ukraine Ceasefire To Rearm Kyiv

Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was speaking as German Chancellor Olaf Scholz was on a surprise visit to Kyiv, where he held talks with President Volodymyr...

North Korea Says It Will Stand by Russia Until ‘Victory’ Over Ukraine

“We repeat that we will always stand firmly by our Russian comrades until victory day,” North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui said.

Russia-Iran Partnership Treaty ‘Coming Soon,’ Lavrov Says

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the agreement will “affirm both parties’ commitment to closer defense cooperation.”

North Korean Foreign Minister Arrives in Moscow for Talks With Lavrov

The visit comes amid Western warnings that thousands of North Korean troops are training in Russia and could be deployed to fight Ukraine.

Vatican Peace Envoy Meets Russian Foreign Minister in Moscow

Cardinal Matteo Zuppi was expected to discuss efforts to bring home children forcibly taken to Russia and prisoner exchanges.

Russia Calls On West to Lift Sanctions on Afghanistan

Sergei Lavrov, Russia’s foreign minister, did not say whether his country would lift its own terrorist designation on the Taliban.

Moscow Rules Out Meeting Between Lavrov, Blinken at UN Assembly

Russia's Foreign Ministry said it is looking to show that Ukraine is “not the only subject, or even the main one” at the UN General Assembly.

Moscow to Deploy More Military Instructors in Burkina Faso

"Russian instructors work here and their number will increase," Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said at a news conference in the capital Ouagadougou.

Russian Foreign Minister Visits Guinea on Africa Influence Tour

Sergei Lavrov arrived in the West African nation on Monday, kicking off a wider tour of the continent as Moscow seeks to build its influence.

Russia: We Told Israel ‘Iran Does Not Want Escalation’

The Kremlin also said Friday it was looking into the reports that Israel carried out a strike on Iran and urged all sides to exercise "restraint."

China, Russia Say To Strengthen Cooperation in Lavrov Visit

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in China for a two-day official visit on Monday, as the two countries look to deepen diplomatic ties.

Top Russia Diplomat in China for Official Visit

The Russian Foreign Ministry said Lavrov would discuss "the Ukrainian crisis and the situation in the Asia-Pacific region" with his Chinese counterpart...

Russia, Venezuela To Boost Cooperation in Energy, Including Nuclear

Russia's Sergei Lavrov arrived in Venezuela late Monday from Cuba as part of a Latin American tour as Moscow seeks new diplomatic and trading partners...

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