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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's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov attends a meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers Meeting in Pasay, Metro Manila, on July 23, 2026.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio walks from a vehicle before departing from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on July 19, 2026.

Russia bans nighttime vessel movement at Novorossiysk port, industry sources say

Firefighters work at a site of a Russian missile and drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Poltava region, Ukraine, in this handout picture released June 27, 2026.

US top diplomat in Kyiv resigns as Russia calls for 'clarity' on US role in frozen peace talks

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi meets with the Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (2nd R) in St. Petersburg, Russia on April 27, 2026.

Araghchi visit highlights Iran-Russia coordination during US-Iran conflict tensions


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.

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'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.

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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.

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Report: Russia sends Assad 'ship killing missile'

Russia delivers Yakhont missiles, warships to Assad; Lavrov: Arms deal won't change regional balance of power.

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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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