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


Russian and French FMs meet on Syria, still divided on sarin gas attack

Lavrov insists rebels fighting Assad regime had used gas to "provoke foreign intervention."

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Western powers say Syria must face consequences for non-compliance

Foreign ministers meet in Paris to discuss implementation of framework agreement on disposal of Syria's chemical weapons.

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Kerry: US, Russia want Syria peace parley 'soon'

US secretary of state meets Russian counterpart Lavrov in Brunei; leaders work on plan to expedite peace conference.

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'Israel's lobbying efforts to stop S-300 missiles shipment to Syria were not in vain'

Elkin: Huge Russian-speaking population in Israel gives Putin the feeling Israel is "potential ally" on many issues.

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How Russia undercuts itself with the S-300

Supply of the S-300 by Moscow will create an air defense umbrella over Syria allowing Damascus to carry out weapons transfers to Hezbollah.

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Report: Russia sends Assad 'ship killing missile'

Russia delivers Yakhont missiles, warships to Assad; Lavrov: Arms deal won't change regional balance of power.

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Kerry, Russian foreign minister meet on Syria

Discussion focuses on the war in Syria and plans for an international peace conference, a senior State Department official said.

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Russia warns Israel, West against attack on Iran

"Attempts to prepare and implement strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities are a very dangerous idea," Russian FM says.

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Russia: Rebels must talk to Assad for Syria peace

Russian FM: Assad's exit must not be a precondition to negotiate peace; Moscow flies 77 of its citizens out of Syria.

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Brahimi: Choice in Syria between diplomacy or 'hell'

UN-Arab League peace envoy meets Russian FM in Moscow; Lavrov: Negotiated solution to Syria conflict still possible.

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