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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.”

Russian Spy Agency Accuses U.S. of Plotting Election Unrest in Georgia

Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service alleged that Washington seeks to help the country's pro-Western opposition seize power "by force."

Russia Votes to Suspend OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Participation

The State Duma and Federation Council voted unanimously to cease participation in the OSCE's non-executive assembly.

Ahead of Serbian Elections, EU-Banned Russian Diplomat’s Monitoring Role Draws Concern

“We don't want potential Russian intelligence agents running around,” a Serbian opposition party MP said.

Russian Foreign Minister 'Indifferent' About Future of OSCE

"The organization, let's face it, is on the edge of a precipice," Sergei Lavrov said of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe.

Russia Controversy Overshadows OSCE Security Summit

Ukraine and the Baltic states are boycotting this year's OSCE summit over the Russian foreign minister's attendance at the event.

Baltic States to Skip OSCE Meeting Over Lavrov Invite

Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania said that inviting Moscow's Foreign Minister "risks legitimizing aggressor Russia" as a member of OSCE.

Austria Under Pressure to Bar Russian Delegation From OSCE Meeting

Parliamentarians from 20 countries have urged Austria to bar Russian delegates from attending a gathering of the world's largest security body later this...

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