Sergei Lavrov

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

Rubio said that it was a challenge to find an "end that both sides can accept," but that the US is "prepared to play that role in a positive way."

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.
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

Firefighters work at a site of a Russian missile and drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Poltava region, Ukraine, in this handout picture released June 27, 2026.

US top diplomat in Kyiv resigns as Russia calls for 'clarity' on US role in frozen peace talks

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi meets with the Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (2nd R) in St. Petersburg, Russia on April 27, 2026.

Araghchi visit highlights Iran-Russia coordination during US-Iran conflict tensions


Where is evidence Iran planned to build nuclear weapons, Russia's Lavrov asks

Lavrov denies Iran's nuclear weapon development, warning the US‑Israel conflict could spur nuclear proliferation in the Middle East.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov attends a meeting in Moscow, March 3, 2026; illustrative.

Russia says it's seeing unprecedented escalation of tensions between US and Iran

Lavrov warns that any new US strike on Iran could have serious consequences, urging restraint and diplomacy amid rising tensions and ongoing talks to resolve the nuclear standoff.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov speaks during a press conference in Moscow, February 6, 2026; illustrative.

FSB says suspect in Moscow GRU deputy shooting detained in Dubai

The FSB said a Russian citizen named Lyubomir Korba was detained in Dubai on suspicion of carrying out the shooting.

Russian Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev speaks after the ceremony of signing contracts between the Russian Defence Ministry and commanders of volunteer units participating in the Russia-Ukraine military conflict, at an unknown location, in this still image from video released on June 14, 2023.

Russia vows response after claim Ukraine targeted Putin's residence to alter Moscow's negotiations

President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday dismissed Russian accusations that Kyiv had tried to attack Putin's residence in the Novgorod region as "another round of lies."

Russia's President Vladimir Putin takes part in a ceremony to present Gold Star medals to service members, who were involved in the country's military campaign in Ukraine and awarded the title of Hero of Russia, in Moscow, Russia, December 17, 2025.

What is in the US-backed peace plan that Ukraine is set to agree to? – explainer

The plan includes strengthened security guarantees and would leave the major sticking points of the ceasefire for Ukrainian President Zelensky and US President Trump to discuss.

People attend the funeral of Ruslan Filipenko, 22, Artur Baranets, 22, and Oleksii Yashchenko, 21, who voluntarily joined local Territorial Defense unit and were killed in March 2, 2022, after they were recently identified by DNA analysis, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in the town of Irpin, Kyiv

Russian and Iranian foreign ministers discuss Tehran's nuclear program, Moscow says

Russian FM Sergei Lavrov held a phone call with Iran's Abbas Araghchi to discuss Tehran's nuclear program.

 Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (L) and Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov walk together after their meeting to give a joint press conference at the foreign ministry headquarters in Tehran on February 25, 2025.

Israel exploited Assad govt's fall to impose expansionist, destabilizing project, Syrian FM claims

Syrian FM Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani accused Israel of pursuing expansionist goals and said Moscow aided Assad’s regime, as Syria rebuilds ties with China.

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani attends a press conference at the Lebanese foreign ministry, in Beirut, October 10, 2025.

'Israel is trying to blow up the Middle East,' Russian FM Lavrov alleges at UNGA

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov also accused Israel of attempting to bury “UN decisions on the creation of a Palestinian state.”

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov speaks during a press conference after addressing the 80th United Nations General Assembly, September 27, 2025.

Russia accuses NATO, EU of waging 'real war' on it via Ukraine

Tensions have mounted along Europe's eastern flank where Estonia has accused Moscow of sending 3 fighter jets into its airspace, a week after NATO jets shot down Russian drones in Polish airspace.

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, August 21, 2025.

Russia expects ongoing Ukraine talks, tied to territorial changes, Lavrov says

"For peace to be durable, the new territorial realities ... must be recognized and formalized in international legal terms," Lavrov said.

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, August 21, 2025.