Sergei Lavrov

Where is evidence Iran planned to build nuclear weapons, Russia's Lavrov asks

Lavrov denies Iran's nuclear weapon development, warning the US‑Israel conflict could spur nuclear proliferation in the Middle East.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov attends a meeting in Moscow, March 3, 2026; illustrative.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov speaks during a press conference in Moscow, February 6, 2026; illustrative.

Russia says it's seeing unprecedented escalation of tensions between US and Iran

Russian Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev speaks after the ceremony of signing contracts between the Russian Defence Ministry and commanders of volunteer units participating in the Russia-Ukraine military conflict, at an unknown location, in this still image from video released on June 14, 2023.

FSB says suspect in Moscow GRU deputy shooting detained in Dubai

Russia's President Vladimir Putin takes part in a ceremony to present Gold Star medals to service members, who were involved in the country's military campaign in Ukraine and awarded the title of Hero of Russia, in Moscow, Russia, December 17, 2025.

Russia vows response after claim Ukraine targeted Putin's residence to alter Moscow's negotiations


Russia says it is not easy to agree Ukraine peace deal with US

Lavrov praised Trump's "common sense" and for saying that previous US support of Ukraine's bid to join the NATO military alliance was a major cause of the war in Ukraine.

 Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov speaks during a meeting with foreign Ministers of the Confederation of Sahel States in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, April 3, 2025.

Moscow interested in reviving 2015 nuclear Iran deal, Russian FM says

"The US wants to link a new nuclear deal with Iran to oblige it not to support Middle East (resistance) groups, but this option will not work," he added.

 The Qader cruise missile is seen during the annual military parade in Tehran, Iran, September 21, 2024.

Iran will not yield to US 'pressure and sanctions' on nuclear dispute

"Iran's position regarding nuclear talks is clear and we will not negotiate under pressure and sanctions," Araghchi said.

 Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (L) and Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov walk together after their meeting to give a joint press conference at the foreign ministry headquarters in Tehran on February 25, 2025.

Russia praises Trump for saying NATO was a major cause of the war in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Trump is trapped in a disinformation bubble and that he would like his US counterpart's team to have "more truth" about Ukraine.

 Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov attends a press conference after addressing the 78th Session of the U.N. General Assembly in New York City, U.S., September 23, 2023

Russian delegation invites Iran's president to visit, Iranian media reports say

Russia has cultivated closer ties with Iran and other countries hostile towards the United States, such as North Korea, since the start of the Ukraine war.

 RUSSIA’S FOREIGN MINISTER Sergei Lavrov and Iran’s Acting Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani shake hands during a meeting of a BRICS group of foreign ministers, in Russia, last week. The threats to Israel from Iran and Hezbollah are also threats to the US, says the writer.

Russia slams Israel in attempts to gain power and influence in Middle East - analysis

Russia is seeking to bring Turkey and the Syrian regime together, while also working closely with Iran.

 Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov attends a press conference after addressing the 78th Session of the U.N. General Assembly in New York City, U.S., September 23, 2023

Yaffa Ben-David escorted out of UNSC after calling for release of hostages from Hamas

Lavrov, who was chairing the meeting because Russia is the council president for July, responded: "I don't understand, speak more clearly."

Yaffa Ben-David, Secretary-general of Israel Teachers Union, is escorted out of the United Nations Security Council in New York for holding up an image of Hamas hostage Ohad Yahalomi.

After attacking Israel, Iran counts on Russia's support moving forward

After its drone attack against Israel, Iran seeks to continue building its partnership with Russia, which has slammed the UN Security Council's emergency meeting after the attack.

 IRANIAN FOREIGN Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian meets with Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov, in June. US nuclear negotiations with Iran have continued, despite increasing Iranian cooperation with Russia.

Russia's Lavrov: No excuse for the barbarity of Oct. 7, but violence will repeat

Lavrov alluded to any world leaders who did not take Putin's "acts of goodwill" seriously enough may regret their lack of allegiance.

 Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov attends a press conference as the BRICS Summit is held in Johannesburg, South Africa August 24, 2023.

Russian FM Lavrov compares Israel-Hamas war to Russian 'denazification' of Ukraine

Lavrov neither confirmed nor denied any of these theories and bizarrely linked them to other "unresolved" conspiracies such as a fake moon landing and 9/11.

 Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov attends a press conference as the BRICS Summit is held in Johannesburg, South Africa August 24, 2023.