Sergei Lavrov
Kremlin warns against optimism on peace after Rubio, Lavrov meet in Manila
Rubio said that it was a challenge to find an "end that both sides can accept," but that the US is "prepared to play that role in a positive way."
Russia bans nighttime vessel movement at Novorossiysk port, industry sources say
US top diplomat in Kyiv resigns as Russia calls for 'clarity' on US role in frozen peace talks
Araghchi visit highlights Iran-Russia coordination during US-Iran conflict tensions
Russia's Lavrov outlines terms for Ukraine peace: Big power security guarantee, no NATO
Meanwhile, US VP JD Vance told NBC that Russia has made significant concessions towards peace deal, and Ukrainian President Zelensky thanked UAE for facilitating a prisoner exchange.
Vance says Europe will have to take 'lion's share' of burden for Ukrainian security
"No matter what form this takes, the Europeans are going to have to take the lion's share of the burden," Vance told Fox News.
Russia, China strengthen coordination on US relations and Ukraine war
Additionally, North Korea declared its unconditional support for Russia amid the war in Ukraine. • Ukraine's SBU said that it killed Russian FSB agents.
Marco Rubio has 'frank' talks on ceasefire with Russia's FM Lavrov in Kuala Lumpur
Rubio said that he expressed to Lavrov that Trump is frustrated "that there has not been more flexibility on the Russian side to bring about an end to this conflict."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.