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.
FSB says suspect in Moscow GRU deputy shooting detained in Dubai
Russia vows response after claim Ukraine targeted Putin's residence to alter Moscow's negotiations
What is in the US-backed peace plan that Ukraine is set to agree to? – explainer
Senior Russian ministers to visit Egypt this week
Cairo says Russia visit has nothing to do with current rift with the US: “We aren’t replacing one ally with another.”
Kerry lauds Assad for quickly complying with Syria chemical weapons resolution
United States Secretary of State John Kerry denies Tehran and America becoming closer and re-conciliating ties.
UN weapons inspectors leave Syria after second mission
New team of UN chemical experts to arrive later this week to continue investigation of alleged chemical weapons use.
Russian and French FMs meet on Syria, still divided on sarin gas attack
Lavrov insists rebels fighting Assad regime had used gas to "provoke foreign intervention."
Western powers say Syria must face consequences for non-compliance
Foreign ministers meet in Paris to discuss implementation of framework agreement on disposal of Syria's chemical weapons.
Kerry: US, Russia want Syria peace parley 'soon'
US secretary of state meets Russian counterpart Lavrov in Brunei; leaders work on plan to expedite peace conference.
'Israel's lobbying efforts to stop S-300 missiles shipment to Syria were not in vain'
Elkin: Huge Russian-speaking population in Israel gives Putin the feeling Israel is "potential ally" on many issues.
How Russia undercuts itself with the S-300
Supply of the S-300 by Moscow will create an air defense umbrella over Syria allowing Damascus to carry out weapons transfers to Hezbollah.
Report: Russia sends Assad 'ship killing missile'
Russia delivers Yakhont missiles, warships to Assad; Lavrov: Arms deal won't change regional balance of power.
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.
