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Lavrov Out of Favor With Putin?: Reports Force the Kremlin to Comment

Reports that Putin was unhappy with Lavrov’s performance emerged after Trump called off his planned summit with the Russian leader in Budapest.

Media Investigation Uncovers Russian FM Spokeswoman’s Alleged Hidden Wealth

The report also says that her husband’s firm, Severo-Zapad, has profited from large state contracts during the wartime economic boom.

North Korea's Top Diplomat to Visit Russia From Sunday

North Korea's Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui will visit Russia for a three-day trip from Sunday to Tuesday, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.

Russia Says ‘Momentum’ for Ukraine Peace Deal Has Faded, Blames U.S. for Worsening Ties

Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said Kyiv's European allies had undermined diplomatic efforts after the Alaska summit in August.

Russia Evacuates Dozens From Gaza as Israel Launches Ground Offensive

Around 50 people were escorted out of the enclave on Wednesday with assistance from Russia’s mission to the Palestinian Authority and its embassy in...

Moscow Condemns Israeli Strike Against Hamas Members in Qatar

The Foreign Ministry said Tuesday’s strikes in Doha “undermine international efforts to find peaceful solutions” and cause “further escalation...

Russia Expels Estonian Diplomat in Tit-for-Tat Move

Estonia declared a Russian diplomat persona non grata in August over alleged activities undermining the Baltic country’s constitutional order and violating...

Russian MFA Condemns Macron for Calling Putin an ‘Ogre’

The French president said last week that Putin “needs to keep eating… That means he is a predator, an ogre at our gates.”

Estonia Expels Russian Diplomat Over Subversion Claims

Public broadcaster ERR identified the expelled Russian official as Dmitry Prilepin, who serves as first secretary of the Russian Embassy in Tallinn.

Russia Ends Voluntary Ban on Intermediate-Range Missile Deployments

The Foreign Ministry accused the United States of testing, producing and deploying INF-class missiles in regions critical to Russian security.

Putin’s Decree on New Ambassador to Poland Vanishes Without Explanation

Neither the Kremlin nor the Foreign Ministry has commented on the apparent reversal in appointing Georgy Mikhno as ambassador in Warsaw.

Russia Slams Report It Backed ‘Zero Enrichment’ Iran Nuclear Deal

Axios reported Saturday that Putin had “encouraged” Iran to accept a zero enrichment deal.

Moscow Blames Sanctions for Russia-UN Food Deal Collapse

Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Saturday that extending the deal was not "envisaged."

Russia Says Foreign Minister Lavrov Met Kim Jong Un

Russia's Foreign Ministry shared a video of two men shaking hands and greeting with a hug.

Russia Reopens Embassy in Tehran 2 Weeks After Israel-Iran Ceasefire

While consular services are back to operating as usual, Russia's Foreign Ministry urged citizens to remain vigilant while visiting Iran.

Russian MFA Warns U.S. Against Military Intervention in Iran

The warning came shortly after a phone call between Putin and Xi Jinping, who condemned Israel's actions and called for a ceasefire with Iran.

Russian Embassy in Sweden Says Drone Dumped Paint on Its Trade Mission

Describing the incident as an “attack,” the embassy accused Swedish authorities of failing to ensure its security under international law.

Russia Pulls Citizens From Iran, Halts Tehran Consular Activity

The Russian Embassy in Tehran said it had suspended consular activities over the current situation in the country.

'Hand of Kremlin?': Russian FM Spokeswoman Mocks Macron Video

The footage has been replayed multiple times on Russian state TV and has been circulating online on accounts hostile to the French president.

Moscow Urges ‘Restraint’ as India and Pakistan Clash in Worst Violence in Years

Russia’s Foreign Ministry urged the two nuclear-armed neighbors to resolve tensions “through peaceful, diplomatic means.”

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