Sergei Lavrov

Lavrov cancels Serbia trip after countries close airspace to Russia

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov was due to meet Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic, his counterpart Nikola Selakovic and Serbian Patriarch Porfirije.

Russia accuses France of 'colonial mentality' in Mali

"We understand but we do not appreciate the attempts of France and other EU countries to claim a dominant role in Africa and other regions," Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says.

Israel seeks apology after Russian minister's Hitler remark over Ukraine

Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid has hit out at his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov for alleging Adolf Hitler may have "had Jewish blood" and summoned Moscow's ambassador for "clarifications."

Russia hails China as part of emerging 'just world order'

Russian top diplomat Lavrov painted a picture of a new world order as he sat down for talks with his Chinese counterpart amid "the changing international situation."

Türkiye to host three-way talks with Russia, Ukraine in Antalya this week

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu expresses hope that the meeting “will be a turning point” and an “important step” towards peace and stability.

Iran awaits 'details' of Russian demands on reviving nuclear deal

Russia seeks written assurances that American, European sanctions over Ukraine won't impact its relationship with Iran.

US orders evacuation of Ukraine embassy amid Russian invasion fears

The announcement came after the US issued a public warning for all American citizens in Ukraine to leave the country as soon as possible, adding Russia could invade Ukraine any day now.

Russia: We don't want wars, but can't allow our interests to be ignored

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov also says the response from the US to Moscow's security demands in exchange for Ukraine de-escalation was "almost an example of diplomatic propriety", while the NATO response was highly "idealised".

Is Biden really ok with a ‘minor incursion’ by Russia into Ukraine?

Some analysts think Biden’s statement shows a lack of mental health, but others suggest that it could be a way to drag Russia into a difficult war arena in Eastern Europe.

Russia ends mission to NATO in response to expulsion of its staff

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that Moscow was suspending its official mission to NATO from November 1 after the alliance expelled eight Russians in a row over spying.

Anti-Taliban forces coming together in Panjshir Valley, says Russia

Former Afghan vice president Amrullah Saleh and Ahmad Massoud hope to lead a resistance from the valley northeast of Kabul.

US, Russia seek to ease tensions in first meeting since Biden took office

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov agree to work together despite differences as they held talks on the sidelines of an Arctic Council meeting in the Icelandic capital of Reykjavik.