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Russian Foreign Minister’s Secret Mistress Wields Ministry Influence, Owns Elite Property – iStories

Svetlana Polyakova, who has worked at the Foreign Ministry since 2014, reportedly has a “long-standing and very close” relationship with Lavrov.

Russia Accuses U.S. of Forcing Afghans on Central Asia

Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that U.S. forces are "pawning off" Afghans fleeing the Taliban to Moscow's allies in Central Asia.

changing attitudes

Russia Calls Taliban ‘Rational,’ Blames Afghan Gov’t for Blocking Talks

Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the Taliban delegation promised not to threaten ex-Soviet Central Asian states and to fight the Islamic State.

unsupported claim

Western Schools Teach Children That Jesus Was Bisexual, Russian Foreign Minister Says

Russian observers speculated that Lavrov’s critique of the West was aimed at drumming domestic support ahead of key parliamentary elections.

Russia's Lavrov Calls for Urgent Middle East Quartet Meeting

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Wednesday called for an urgent meeting of the Middle East Quartet in order to halt violence between Israel and...

multilateral world

Russia Slams U.S. Proposal for 'Summit for Democracy'

Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said such a gathering risked "making international relations even more strained."

estranged neighbors

Russian Foreign Minister Says EU ‘Destroyed’ Relations with Moscow

“There are no relations with the European Union as an organization,” Sergei Lavrov said during his visit to China.

Russia’s Top Diplomat Dons Profane Anti-Quarantine Mask for China Tour

The Foreign Ministry said the mask, which reads “FCKNG QRNTN,” suited Lavrov “just right.”

Pointing Fingers

Russia's Lavrov Slams West for Pandemic 'Selfishness'

Lavrov accused Western countries of having a "desire to take advantage of the pandemic to punish 'undesirable' governments."

Russia Ready to Cut Ties With Europe – Foreign Minister

The Kremlin said Lavrov’s words had been misinterpreted but stressed that Russia must get ready for “independence if madness prevails.”

REJECTING DIALOGUE

EU Must ‘Draw Consequences’ From Controversial Moscow Trip, Says Top Diplomat

Russia is rejecting constructive dialogue with the bloc, Josep Borrell said, as he threatened further sanctions against Russia.

TWO STATE SOLUTION

Russia Suggests Middle East Peace Conference

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov backed a Palestinian proposal for a Middle East peace conference later this year.

Problematic Gift

Russia Returns Gifted Orthodox Icon to Bosnia After East Ukraine Controversy

Media reported that the icon was taken from the Luhansk region of eastern Ukraine which is controlled by pro-Russian rebels.

breaking the silence

'Funny to Read': Russia Reacts to Navalny Poisoning Investigation

Navalny’s own video naming his alleged poisoners in the FSB crossed 10 million views on YouTube in less than 48 hours.

U.S. Accuses Russia of Sowing 'Chaos' in Mediterranean

America's top diplomat Mike Pompeo on Tuesday accused Russia of continuing to "threaten Mediterranean stability."

outside perspective

U.S. Election System Archaic, Says Russia

Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the U.S. electoral system "significantly distorts the will of the population."

isolated diplomat

Russia Foreign Minister Self-Isolates After Covid Contact

Sergei Lavrov, 70, "feels well" but his planned visits and meetings will be postponed to a later date.

regional broker

Russian Peacekeepers Should Monitor Nagorno-Karabakh Ceasefire – Lavrov

Lavrov made the proposal as new fighting erupted between the Caucasus rivals despite a Russia-brokered truce.

Spheres of influence

Russia Sends Lavrov to Venezuela to 'Counteract' U.S. Sanctions

His trip follows a tour by U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo of four former Soviet states.

proactive steps

Russia Urges Gulf Nations to Consider a Joint Security Mechanism

Tensions in the Gulf have risen following the U.S. killing of Iranian military commander General Qassem Soleimani.

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