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


Kerry, Russian foreign minister meet on Syria

Discussion focuses on the war in Syria and plans for an international peace conference, a senior State Department official said.

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Russia warns Israel, West against attack on Iran

"Attempts to prepare and implement strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities are a very dangerous idea," Russian FM says.

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Russia: Rebels must talk to Assad for Syria peace

Russian FM: Assad's exit must not be a precondition to negotiate peace; Moscow flies 77 of its citizens out of Syria.

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Brahimi: Choice in Syria between diplomacy or 'hell'

UN-Arab League peace envoy meets Russian FM in Moscow; Lavrov: Negotiated solution to Syria conflict still possible.

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Russia to join investigation into Arafat's death

Abbas says Russia will cooperate with French, Swiss experts to discover cause of death of the first Palestinian president.

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Russian FM: Iran wouldn't use nuclear weapons on Israel

Lavrov meets with Rivlin in Moscow, Knesset speaker calls on Russia to use its close ties with Iran to prevent the Islamic Republic from obtaining nuclear weapons.

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Syria chemical arms threat unacceptable, Russia says

Russian FM Lavrov slams US comments, accuses State Department of justifying terrorism in Syria; Assad launches counter-assaults on Damascus and Aleppo.

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Russia accuses US of justifying terrorism in Syria

Lavrov slams comments made by US State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland who said attacks on Assad's top officials are "not surprising"; Assad launches counter-assaults on Damascus, Aleppo.

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West urges Chapter 7 UN action on Syria after bomb

Britain, Germany, France and US urge Security Council action after explosion; Russia says resolution will worsen violence.

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Russia says 'decisive battle' underway in Syria

Moscow's FM Lavrov warns that any new sanctions would be tantamount to direct support for the rebels.

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