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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is visiting North Korea to strengthen strategic ties amid North Korea's increased military support for Russia in Ukraine, including deploying additional soldiers and supplying weaponry, which could impact the broader security dynamics in the region.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is visiting North Korea to strengthen strategic ties amid North Korea's increasing military support for Russia's war in Ukraine, including deploying additional soldiers and supplying weaponry, which could reshape regional security dynamics.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in a show of mutual support and opposition to Western democracies amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Lavrov expressed admiration for China's successes and highlighted shared opposition to efforts restraining their development. While China has not provided direct military support for Russia, it has backed it diplomatically and maintained robust economic connections amid sanctions from the West. Both countries reaffirmed solidarity in international affairs and called for a ceasefire, but China's peace proposal has found little traction due to its continuing support for Russia. The meeting underscores the growing alignment of China and Russia's foreign policies and their shared opposition to Western influence.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's comments about Moldova have raised concerns about the possibility of Russia invading another European nation, similar to its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Lavrov's remarks, likened to those used against Ukraine prior to the invasion, have heightened fears of a potential attack on Moldova. The breakaway region of Transnistria has formally asked Russia for aid in its conflict with Moldova, with tensions escalating as Moldova seeks European Union membership. The situation has sparked worries about Moscow's intentions and its opposition to neighboring countries joining organizations like the EU and NATO.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov thanked North Korea for its "unwavering and principled support" in Russia's war on Ukraine during his visit to Pyongyang. Lavrov's visit aims to discuss implementing agreements made between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Lavrov praised North Korea for its support and recognition of Russian-backed separatist regions in eastern Ukraine, as well as its defense of sovereignty and security against pressure from the US and the West. The recent diplomatic exchanges between Russia and North Korea highlight their growing alignment in the face of their separate confrontations with the United States.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Russia supports Ukraine's territorial integrity as long as the clauses of the 1991 Declaration of Independence are respected. Lavrov emphasized that Russia has no issues with Ukraine's territorial integrity, blaming the destruction of it on those who carried out and supported the coup in Ukraine.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that the United States is "directly at war" with Moscow due to its continued support for Ukraine, which has received over $100 billion in aid packages since Russia's invasion began. Lavrov referred to the conflict as a hybrid war and accused the US of using Ukrainians as "fodder." The US recently pledged an additional $600 million in aid, including ammunition and tank rounds, as Ukrainian troops struggle against Russia's military. The US has also imposed sanctions on Russian elites and institutions, impacting Russia's economy.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov criticized the West as an "empire of lies" during his address to the UN General Assembly, accusing Western nations of using neocolonial methods to maintain dominance. Lavrov specifically targeted Ukraine's Western backers and NATO, claiming they are "directly at war" with Russia. He dismissed Ukrainian President Zelensky's peace framework and ruled out Russia's return to the Black Sea grain deal, citing deception. Lavrov's remarks highlight the ongoing tensions between Russia and the West, particularly regarding Ukraine.
Ukraine launches a strike on Russia's Black Sea Fleet headquarters in Crimea, resulting in casualties. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accuses the US and its allies of being "directly at war" with Russia and criticizes Ukraine's peace formula as unrealistic. Lavrov also blames broken promises by Ukraine and the UN for the collapse of the Black Sea grain deal. The general leading Ukraine's counteroffensive predicts a major breakthrough in the Zaporizhzhia region. Meanwhile, Ukraine continues efforts to export grain despite Russia's withdrawal from the Black Sea Grain Initiative.
Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the G20 Summit in Delhi and instead, Russia will be represented by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. During a telephone call, PM Narendra Modi and President Putin discussed regional and global issues and expressed gratitude for Russia's support during India's G20 Presidency. The leaders agreed to stay in touch.
A report by BBC News Russia explores the deterioration of Moscow's diplomacy apparatus, revealing how Russian diplomats increasingly seek to please Putin as he becomes more convinced of the power of brute force and the irrelevance of diplomacy. The report highlights the transformation of Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, who changed along with Putin, as well as the shift in Moscow's language on foreign policy. The article also discusses the failure of attempts to improve relations between Russia and the West, with Putin's conviction that he doesn't need diplomats growing stronger over the years. The report concludes that diplomacy is unlikely to stop the war in Ukraine, as the contradictions between Russia, Ukraine, and the West are too great, and there are no grounds for behind-the-scenes negotiations.
Elizabeth Whelan, sister of Paul Whelan, a former US Marine detained in Russia for over four years, met the eyes of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during a United Nations Security Council meeting in New York City. Lavrov chaired the meeting, during which US ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield called for Paul Whelan's release and accused Russia of violating international law by wrongfully detaining Americans. Elizabeth Whelan said she was glad Lavrov saw her as the face of her brother and was reminded of his wrongful detention.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will preside over the United Nations Security Council amid mounting allegations of Russian war crimes in Ukraine. The last time Russia held the presidency of the U.N. body tasked with preserving international security was a little over a year ago, when Moscow ordered its troops to invade Ukraine. A report commissioned by the United Nations last month found Russian forces in Ukraine committed an array of war crimes, including summary executions, torture, rape and other acts of sexual violence against Ukrainian civilians. Lavrov is expected to reiterate Moscow's claims that its troops are carrying out a "special military operation" and that Kyiv is the real aggressor.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has accused the US of denying visas to Russian journalists who wanted to cover his trip to the United Nations in New York. Lavrov hinted at revenge and vowed that Moscow "will not forgive" the denial. The US State Department has not yet commented on the claim. Tensions between the two countries have been heightened since the arrest of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich by Russian authorities last month, with the US declaring he has been "wrongfully detained."
Russia has accused the US of denying visas to Russian journalists who wanted to cover Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's chairmanship of the United Nations Security Council in New York. Lavrov criticized the US for its claims of protecting freedom of speech and access to information, saying that Russia "will not forget or forgive" the incident. The US State Department has not yet commented on the matter. The incident comes amid controversy over Russia's arrest of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich on allegations of espionage.