Contents tagged with Lavrov
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Tensions rise between Lavrov and Dmitriev at Riyadh talks, catching Americans off guard
In a surprising twist of events, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and special envoy Kirill Dmitriev reportedly clashed during high-stakes talks in Riyadh over something as trivial as a chair, leaving Americans shocked. According to the Russian news outlet Agentsvto.Novosti, President Vladimir Putin perhaps unwisely appointed these two sparring figures to his negotiating team in Saudi Arabia, despite their ongoing frictions.
Initially, only Lavrov and Putin's aide, Yuri Ushakov, were …
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Lavrov: US and Russia engage in talks on reviving Nord Stream pipelines
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has confirmed ongoing discussions between the US and Russia regarding the Nord Stream pipelines. In an interview with Russia’s Channel One, Lavrov remarked that it would be "interesting" if the Americans leverage their influence to ensure European countries do not sever their dependence on Russian gas.
"Currently, there are indeed disagreements. But is the interest in restoring Europe's normal energy supply limited solely to the US and Russia?" Lavrov …
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American and Russian diplomats to meet in Istanbul
discuss embassy operations. This announcement was made by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Wednesday, February 26, in Doha. "Such a meeting will take place tomorrow in Istanbul, and I believe that the outcome will shed light on how swiftly and effectively we can move forward,” said Lavrov. According to the minister, "high-level diplomats and experts will meet to address systemic issues."
Meanwhile, the Kremlin has weighed in on the possibility of a meeting between Russian President …
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Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov highlights conditions for ending Ukraine war amid diplomatic talks in Turkey
During a visit to Turkey, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov addressed the conditions necessary for the cessation of the war in Ukraine. According to Lavrov, the conflict cannot end without addressing its "root causes", reports Anadolu Agency.
Lavrov arrived in Turkey on the evening of February 23, with plans to meet his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan. The talks were expected to focus on exchanging views on paths to peace in Ukraine "through establishing a fair and lasting peace via …
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Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov dismisses European role in Ukraine peace talks
In a recent statement, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov remarked that European countries have "no business" being involved in peace negotiations regarding Ukraine, as their aim might be to freeze the conflict to rearm Kyiv.
Lavrov recalled the words of former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who reportedly stated that the 2014 Minsk agreements were an attempt to grant Ukraine time to strengthen itself. "Today, Ukraine is not the Ukraine of 2014/15," Merkel had said in December 2022. …
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Lavrov: Russia rejects Trump's Ukraine peacekeeping proposals
Moscow does not support proposals from President-elect Donald Trump's team aimed at ending the conflict in Ukraine. In a conversation with Russian media, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov criticized plans to delay Ukraine's NATO membership and to station a peacekeeping force from the EU and Britain on Ukrainian territory.
"We are certainly not satisfied with proposals from team members representing the president-elect suggesting postponing Ukrainian NATO membership for 20 years and …
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Russia rejects ceasefire talks with Ukraine, demands legal guarantees amid diplomatic standoff
Russia has firmly dismissed the notion of a ceasefire with Ukraine, labeling it a "road to nowhere". Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has critiqued Western discussions around a ceasefire, arguing that they serve only to "pump Ukraine with weapons" rather than foster genuine peace talks. Lavrov asserts that Russia requires concrete agreements, distinctly separating themselves from what he describes as "empty talks."
At a recent press conference in Moscow, Lavrov reiterated Russia's …
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Lavrov: Russia will use all necessary measures to prevent defeat in Ukraine
In an interview with American journalist Tucker Carlson shared on platform X, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov declared that Russia would resort to all available measures to avoid losing the war with Ukraine.
"The US and its allies must understand that we are prepared to use any means to prevent what they call a strategic defeat of Russia," Lavrov emphasized. The minister also described the recent use of Russia's new mid-range hypersonic missile, the 'Oreshnik', as a "signal" he hopes …
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Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov criticizes Turkey's weapon supply to Ukraine amid ongoing mediation efforts
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has openly criticized Turkey for its ongoing supply of weapons to Ukraine. Lavrov stated in an interview with the Turkish newspaper Hurriyet that Ankara continues its military-technical cooperation with the "Kyiv regime." According to Lavrov, Turkish weaponry is being used by the Ukrainian Armed Forces to target Russian soldiers and civilians.
Lavrov argued that Turkey's actions stand in stark contradiction to its willingness to mediate in resolving what …
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Lavrov : Putin's support for Kamala Harris was just a joke
In an interview, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov clarified Vladimir Putin's supposed support for Kamala Harris in the upcoming U.S. presidential elections, stating it was merely a joke.
Addressing Putin's early September comments on backing Harris, Lavrov, speaking to Sky News Arabia, emphasized that his boss’s remarks were humorous in nature. "He has a good sense of humor," Lavrov noted.
Lavrov dismissed any significant distinctions between current and future U.S. election campaigns. …