Keywords: Sergei Lavrov


Turkey ready to host next round of Russia-Ukraine talks

Turkey has confirmed its readiness to host the next round of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said during a phone call with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Fidan emphasized the risks that the ongoing conflict poses to both regional stability and the......

Russia warns of countermeasures over potential militarization of Greenland

Russia has warned it will take “appropriate countermeasures,” including military-technical actions, if Western countries expand their military presence in Greenland. The statement was delivered by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov during an address to the Russian Parliament on Wednesday. Lavrov......

Lavrov hints at broader Russian territorial claims beyond Ukraine peace talks

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov signaled on January 14 that Moscow's ambitions in Ukraine extend far beyond the regions under discussion in current U.S.-led peace negotiations. He invoked the Kremlin's concept of "Novorossiya" to stake claims on areas including the Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk,......

Russia dismisses Macron's outreach to Putin as publicity stunt

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov sharply criticized French President Emmanuel Macron's plan to engage Vladimir Putin in talks, branding it a "publicity stunt" and "megaphone diplomacy" during a January 14, 2026, press conference in Moscow. Despite the rebuke, Moscow expressed......

Russia dismisses ceasefire talks without full Ukraine peace deal

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov rejected the prospect of a ceasefire in Ukraine on Wednesday unless it precedes a comprehensive peace agreement, labeling such proposals "not serious." His remarks came as U.S. envoys prepare for potential new talks with President Vladimir Putin.......

Russia calls Morocco ‘important partner’ ahead of Bourita’s Moscow visit

Russia has described Morocco as “an important partner” in Africa, just ahead of Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita’s official visit to Moscow. The visit, scheduled for tomorrow, aims to bolster bilateral relations and explore new opportunities for cooperation. Strengthening ties Russia’s......

Syrian president seeks to redefine ties with Russia during Moscow visit

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Wednesday, marking his first official trip to Russia since assuming office. This high-stakes meeting comes nearly a year after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December 2024, when the former Syrian leader......

Russia signals openness to Morocco’s autonomy plan for Sahara

In a significant turn in global diplomacy, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has expressed Moscow’s readiness to support Morocco’s Autonomy Plan for the Sahara, framing it as a legitimate form of self-determination under the United Nations framework. His remarks mark a new phase in Russia’s......

Trump warns Putin of severe consequences over Alaska summit on Ukraine ceasefire

US President Donald Trump has issued a stern ultimatum to Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of their high-stakes summit in Anchorage, Alaska, warning of "very severe consequences" if Moscow refuses to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine. The meeting, set for Friday at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson,......