Sergey Lavrov

Moscow and Tehran’s new partnership is bad news for the West - opinion

New Russia-Iran treaty deepens cooperation, challenging Israel's influence in the Middle East.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian attend a documents signing ceremony in Moscow, Russia January 17, 2025.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and US special envoy Steve Witkoff react during a family photo opportunity at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany, December 15, 2025.

US held talks with Ukraine, European countries on next steps in ending Ukraine war, Witkoff says

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov speaks during a press conference after addressing the 80th United Nations General Assembly, September 27, 2025.

Russia's Lavrov 'ready' to meet with Rubio for Ukraine talks, refuses to abandon Kremlin conditions

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov speaks during a press conference after addressing the 80th United Nations General Assembly, September 27, 2025.

'Israel is trying to blow up the Middle East,' Russian FM Lavrov alleges at UNGA


Lavrov issues rare rebuke of Iran for calling for Israel's destruction

"We have stated many times that we won’t accept the statements that Israel, as a Zionist state, should be destroyed and wiped off the map."

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov attends a meeting in Moscow, Russia

Russia says no to Trump fixing or nixing Iran nuclear deal

"We will not support what the United States is trying to do, changing the wording of the agreement, incorporating things that will be absolutely unacceptable for Iran," says Foreign Minister Lavrov.

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov attends his annual news conference in Moscow