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.

FEBRUARY 19, 2026|ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

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.

FEBRUARY 8, 2026|ByREUTERS

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."

DECEMBER 29, 2025|ByREUTERS

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.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025|ByCORINNE BAUM

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.

JANUARY 23, 2013ByREUTERS

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.

JANUARY 23, 2013ByREUTERS

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow 370

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.

DECEMBER 29, 2012ByREUTERS

Arab League Syria envoy Lakhdar Brahimi 370 (R)

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.

NOVEMBER 11, 2012ByREUTERS

PA President Abbas with Russian FM Sergei Lavrov 311 (R)

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.

OCTOBER 11, 2012ByLAHAV HARKOV

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.

JULY 25, 2012ByREUTERS

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.

JULY 25, 2012ByREUTERS