Sergei Lavrov
Israel launches US-backed missile shield on Syria border
Israel launched its newest air defence system on Monday on the Syrian frontier, where Damascus's Russian-backed forces have been routing rebels, as Moscow sent envoys for what it…
‘Come to Russia,’ Lavrov invites N. Korea’s Kim
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Pyongyang on Thursday invited North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to visit Russia, Moscow said, during the first meeting between the head of…
Russia to expel 60 US diplomats in 'retaliatory' move
Russia on Thursday announced the mass expulsion of US diplomats and the closure of the US consulate in Saint Petersburg in retaliation to moves by Western countries to isolate…
GOP, Democrats demand answers on Trump's intelligence-sharing
US President Donald Trump is facing criticism for sharing top secret intelligence with Russian officials during a meeting in the Oval Office last week, prompting both Democrats…
With Russia ties under scrutiny, Trump meets with Kremlin's top diplomat
All but ignoring the unfurling drama over Russia and the US election, Donald Trump on Wednesday sought to advance prospects for cooperation between the former Cold War foes in…
Russia’s top diplomat invited to White House
President Donald Trump will meet Wednesday with Vladimir Putin’s top diplomat at the White House on Wednesday, the White House said, marking the highest level, face-to-face…
Syria's Assad says chemical attack is '100% fabrication'
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said a suspected chemical weapons attack was a "fabrication" to justify a US military strike, as Moscow digs in to defend its ally despite…
Friends no more: Is Russia-US lovefest over?
IN THE WORLD PAPERS - Thursday, April 13: "Chilly and tense" -- that's how the press are describing Rex Tillerson's meeting with Sergei Lavrov in Moscow. In other news, Donald…
Top US diplomat says Russia ties at ‘low point’
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said relations with Russia were “at a low level of trust” and must improve after holding talks on the Syrian crisis with Russian President…
Russia, Iran and Turkey agree: Assad exit not priority in Syria
Russia, Iran and Turkey agree that the priority in Syria is fighting "terrorism" and not the removal of Bashar al-Assad, Russian Foreign Minster Sergei Lavrov told reporters…
Syria peace talks restart in Lausanne with little hope of breakthrough
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov returned to Syria talks on Saturday, three weeks after the failure of their painstakingly drafted…