Sergei Lavrov

Europe 'waging war' on Russia through weapons supply to Ukraine, FM Lavrov says

"I have no doubt that this is a war Europe is waging against us," Lavrov told reporters, citing Europe's supply of weapons to Ukraine.

Russia's President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov attend a meeting with South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi, India, September 11, 2026
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi attend a signing ceremony following their talks in Moscow on December 17, 2025. (Illustartive)

Russian, Iranian foreign ministers say only diplomatic solution to conflict around Iran

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov attends a meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers Meeting in Pasay, Metro Manila, on July 23, 2026.

Kremlin warns against optimism on peace after Rubio, Lavrov meet in Manila

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio walks from a vehicle before departing from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on July 19, 2026.

Russia bans nighttime vessel movement at Novorossiysk port, industry sources say


Russia to join investigation into Arafat's death

Abbas says Russia will cooperate with French, Swiss experts to discover cause of death of the first Palestinian president.

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Russian FM: Iran wouldn't use nuclear weapons on Israel

Lavrov meets with Rivlin in Moscow, Knesset speaker calls on Russia to use its close ties with Iran to prevent the Islamic Republic from obtaining nuclear weapons.

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Syria chemical arms threat unacceptable, Russia says

Russian FM Lavrov slams US comments, accuses State Department of justifying terrorism in Syria; Assad launches counter-assaults on Damascus and Aleppo.

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Russia accuses US of justifying terrorism in Syria

Lavrov slams comments made by US State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland who said attacks on Assad's top officials are "not surprising"; Assad launches counter-assaults on Damascus, Aleppo.

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West urges Chapter 7 UN action on Syria after bomb

Britain, Germany, France and US urge Security Council action after explosion; Russia says resolution will worsen violence.

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Russia says 'decisive battle' underway in Syria

Moscow's FM Lavrov warns that any new sanctions would be tantamount to direct support for the rebels.

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Salehi: Iran is ready to host Syria crisis talks

Iranian foreign minister's statement appears to indicate a shift in the Tehran's approach to Assad.

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Salehi: Iran nuclear talks on right track

Speaking with Russian FM, Iranian foreign minister says overall he is optimistic about final outcome of nuclear talks.

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Does anyone really want a deal?

Washington watch: Russian FM got it partially right when said America’s Congress, not president, is blocking compromise on Iran.

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'Ceasefire should coincide with monitors' arrival'

Syrian FM accuses rebels of escalations, says Damascus has withdrawn "some troops from some provinces."

Anti-Assad Syrians bury dead 370