Sergei Lavrov

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

Lavrov warns that any new US strike on Iran could have serious consequences, urging restraint and diplomacy amid rising tensions and ongoing talks to resolve the nuclear standoff.

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

The FSB said a Russian citizen named Lyubomir Korba was detained in Dubai on suspicion of carrying out the shooting.

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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

President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday dismissed Russian accusations that Kyiv had tried to attack Putin's residence in the Novgorod region as "another round of lies."

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People attend the funeral of Ruslan Filipenko, 22, Artur Baranets, 22, and Oleksii Yashchenko, 21, who voluntarily joined local Territorial Defense unit and were killed in March 2, 2022, after they were recently identified by DNA analysis, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in the town of Irpin, Kyiv

What is in the US-backed peace plan that Ukraine is set to agree to? – explainer

The plan includes strengthened security guarantees and would leave the major sticking points of the ceasefire for Ukrainian President Zelensky and US President Trump to discuss.

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Russia says U.S. refusal to rebuild Syria a ploy to slow refugee return

According to the U.N.’s refugee agency, nearly 5.5 million Syrians have fled abroad to escape the country's war.

AUGUST 20, 2018ByREUTERS
SYRIAN SOLDIERS walk past damaged buildings in the Yarmouk Palestinian refugee camp in Damascus on May 22.

Russia understands Israel won't tolerate Iran on border, Liberman says

Prior to Liberman’s visit, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov called on non-Syrian forces to withdraw the country’s southern border as soon as possible.

MAY 31, 2018ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a tour of Mt. Hermon and Golan IDF positions.

Israel, Russia agree to boot Iran and Hezbollah from northern border

The report says Jerusalem and Moscow agreed to allow Israel to maintain its ability to act against Iran's expansion in Syria.

MAY 28, 2018ByANNA AHRONHEIM, HERB KEINON
The Syrian area of Quneitra is seen in the background as an out-of-commission Israeli tank parks on a hill, near the ceasefire line between Israel and Syria, in the Golan Heights.

No ‘Russian option’ for Israel in Syria

Why the failed Russian Sochi conference last month matters to Jerusalem.

FEBRUARY 9, 2018ByJONATHAN SPYER
PARTICIPANTS ATTEND a session of the Syrian National Dialogue Conference in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, Russia, last month. (Sergei Karpukhin/Reuters)

Russia: Moscow never promised withdrawal of Iranian troops from Syria

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.Gen. Gadi Eisenkot took secret trip to Brussels to meet with top US general to discuss Iranian moves in Syria.

NOVEMBER 14, 2017ByANNA AHRONHEIM, TOVAH LAZAROFF
Hezbollah fighters stand near military tanks in Western Qalamoun, Syria

Israel to Russia: We're concerned your tensions with the US might endanger our border

Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein talks to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov about Syria, Iran, captives in Gaza.

JUNE 29, 2017ByLAHAV HARKOV
Lavrov and Edelstein

Report: Israeli intel officials 'furious' over Trump leak to Russians

Tensions flare as accusations fly.

MAY 20, 2017ByARIANE MANDELL
Lavrov and Trump

Quartet to meet in Munich over stalled Israeli-Palestinian peace talks

Ashton, Kerry, UN's Ban, and other leaders to discuss how to help both sides reach "difficult and bold decisions."

JANUARY 31, 2014ByREUTERS
Kerry and Ashton 370

Egypt's Sisi sees new Russia defense cooperation

Russian defense, foreign ministers visit Cairo to discuss strengthening military relations between the two countries.

NOVEMBER 14, 2013ByREUTERS
Russian ministers meeting with Egyptian leadership 370

Fighting continues in Sinai with two terrorists killed

Morsi appears in court, arrest extended by 30 days; Russian warship visits Egypt port.

NOVEMBER 11, 2013ByARIEL BEN SOLOMON, REUTERS
Egyptian military tanks, flags in Sinai