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Articles with tag "Lavrov"

Communication channel

Russia 'Ready' to Discuss Prisoner Swap After Griner Jailed

A Putin-Biden communication channel on prisoner exchanges is still functional, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.
'in solidarity'

Russia Backs Myanmar Junta's Efforts to 'Stabilize' Country – FM

The junta has turned increasingly to allies like Russia as the coup and violent crackdown on dissent has sparked global outrage.
rare contact

​​Blinken Holds ‘Frank’ Discussion With Russian FM on Prisoners, Ukraine

It was U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's first conversation with his Russian counterpart since the Ukraine war.
food crisis

Russia FM Reassures Egypt on Grain Deliveries

Before the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the two countries accounted for 85% of Egypt's wheat imports.
shifting objectives

Russia’s Goals in Ukraine No Longer Solely Focused on the East – Lavrov

“If Western countries supply long-range weapons to Ukraine, [these goals] will move even further.”
tensions high

Lavrov Walks Out of G20 Talks as West Presses Moscow on Ukraine

Moscow's offensive is overshadowing the talks in Bali.
'nothing to be ashamed of'

Lavrov Says Putin-Macron Call Leak Breached 'Diplomatic Etiquette'

A French broadcaster said Putin had told Macron he would rather “play ice hockey” than decide on whether to meet Joe Biden to avert war.
unanswered questions

Lavrov Faces Impromptu Exchange with Ukrainian Journalist in Turkey

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was in Ankara Wednesday to discuss Ukrainian grain exports.
permission denied

Fury in Moscow After Air Closures Block Lavrov Trip to Serbia

"The unthinkable has happened."
grounded flight

Russia’s Top Diplomat Scraps Serbia Visit After Neighbors Close Airspace

Bulgaria, Montenegro and North Macedonia have not granted clearance to Lavrov’s flight over their territories.
health speculation

Russia's Lavrov Denies Putin Is Ill

Lavrov said that Putin, who will turn 70 in October, appeared in public "every day."
ambition accusations

Moscow Says EU Becoming ‘Aggressive, Militant'

"They are rushing to follow in the tracks already laid by NATO," Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov claimed.
Shifting deadline

Russia Not Seeking to End Ukraine War by May 9 – Foreign Minister

Russia’s Victory Day will come against the backdrop of Moscow’s bloody military campaign in Ukraine.
Doomsday scenario

Russia's Lavrov Warns of 'Real' Danger of World War III

Given the current tensions, Lavrov said the danger of a World War III was "real."
global hegemony

Ukraine Invasion Meant to End U.S. 'Dominance,' Russia's Lavrov Says

Russian officials have given a number of different justifications for the country's invasion of Ukraine.
Change of Plans

Russia Accuses Ukraine of Changing Demands Since Istanbul Talks

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov claimed that Washington was pressuring Ukraine 'to continue hostilities.'
'provocation' claim

Russia’s Lavrov Says Bucha Claims Aim to ‘Torpedo’ Ukraine Talks

The top diplomat added that Moscow was "ready" to continue the talks with Kyiv.
Avoiding Isolation

Russian FM Lavrov Touts ‘Eurasian Partnership’ in India Visit

"We will be ready to supply to India any goods which India wants to buy,” Lavrov told his Indian counterpart.
eastward turn

Russian FM Hails China as Part of Emerging 'Just World Order'

Lavrov is making his first to the key ally since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine last month.
'red lines'

Russia Accuses U.S. of Hindering Ukraine Talks

"It's hard to avoid the impression that our American colleagues are holding [the Ukrainians'] hand," Lavrov said.
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