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Articles with tag "Lavrov"

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.
no ceasefire

Russia, Ukraine Fail to Make Progress at 'Difficult' Turkey Talks

Ukraine's foreign minister voiced frustration that "it seems that there are other decision-makers for this matter in Russia."
cold water

Russia's Lavrov Accuses West of Fixating on 'Nuclear War'

President Vladimir Putin has ordered Russia's nuclear forces be put on high alert, accusing the West of taking "unfriendly" steps against his country. ...
group walkout

Lavrov Faces Fresh Mass Diplomatic Boycott at UN Rights Council

Russia's top diplomat faces protests against the invasion of Ukraine.
No takeoff

Russia's Lavrov Cancels Trip to UN in Geneva: Official

Lavrov was forced to cancel his trip due to the "anti-Russian sanctions" imposed by EU countries, Russia's mission in Geneva said.
stark interpretation

Russia Says Invasion to ‘Free Ukrainians From Oppression’

Putin decided to go to war “so that, freed from this oppression, Ukrainians could freely determine their future,” Lavrov said.
'there's always a chance'

Russia Says Ready to Continue Dialogue with U.S., Some Military Drills 'Ending'

The comments mark a shift in tone amid grave fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine.
‘Deaf and mute’

Britain’s Top Diplomat ‘Mocked’ Over Russia Trip Gaffes

British officials were forced to clarify a series of remarks made by Foreign Minister Liz Truss to her Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov.
dismissed approach

Russia Says Ultimatums, Threats on Ukraine Are 'Road to Nowhere'

Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov made the remarks ahead of talks with British counterpart Liz Truss in Moscow.
refuted report

Russia Rejects 'Nonsense' U.S. Claim of False Flag Plot to Attack Ukraine

The Pentagon and the State Department accused Russia of planning to stage a “fake attack” by Ukrainian forces as a pretext to invade.
Still at loggerheads

Russia Says Wants 'Respectful' Ties With U.S.

Tensions have soared between Russia and the United States in recent weeks over Ukraine.
open for talks

Russia Not to Blame if War Breaks Out, Lavrov Says

"We don’t want a war. But we won’t allow [the West] to rudely ignore and trample on our interests," the Russian foreign minister said.
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