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Russian and U.S. Diplomats to Meet in Istanbul on Thursday, Lavrov Says

Officials from the two countries plan to discuss outstanding issues related to their embassies, Russia’s Foreign Minister said.

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov Visits Tehran for Talks

Russia’s Foreign Ministry said their talks would cover “Russian-Iranian relations,” as well as “a number of current international issues,” such...

Russia Will End Ukraine War Only on Its Terms, Lavrov Says

Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said peace negotiations must “produce a firm and sustainable result that suits the Russian Federation.”

Iran Says Russian FM Lavrov Will Visit Tehran in Coming Days

Lavrov last visited Iran in October 2023 for a meeting aimed at finding a solution to Armenia-Azerbaijan tensions.

Russia’s Lavrov Says He’s Unaware of Reported ‘3-Stage’ Ukraine Peace Plan

Fox News reported that Russian and U.S. officials proposed a “three-stage peace plan” involving a ceasefire in Ukraine, elections and a final peace...

Explainer: Who’s Who at the U.S.-Russia Talks in Riyadh

Who were the U.S. and Russian officials seated at the negotiating table in Saudi Arabia?

Russia’s Lavrov Says No Point in Inviting European Leaders to Ukraine Talks

“If they are going to sit at the negotiating table with the aim of continuing war, then why invite them there?” Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said...

Lavrov Welcomes Trump’s Signals on Ukraine War, Awaits Concrete Proposals

While supportive of Trump’s public positions, Lavrov noted that Moscow has yet to see concrete proposals from the incoming administration.

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.

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