Russia sees no reasons to expand arms embargo on Iran - Russian, Iranian foreign minister discuss future of Iran nuclear deal in Moscow 22.07.2020 Nuclear Energy Diplomacy Eurasia Middle East-Africa
Russia reiterates firm support for Venezuela's Maduro - Russian FM Lavrov visits Nicolas Maduro in Caracas days after White House hosts Juan Guaido in Washington 08.02.2020 International Relations Eurasia Americas
Russia calls for ceasefire in Libya - Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says ceasefire basic condition for start of political dialogue 31.12.2019 Energy Diplomacy Eurasia Middle East-Africa
Russian, Turkish diplomats discuss Libyan crisis - Turkish delegation visited Moscow on Dec. 23 to discuss situation in war-torn Libya 25.12.2019 Energy Diplomacy International Organization Middle East-Africa
US pipeline sanctions won't go unanswered: Russia - Russian foreign minister says Washington's 'rough actions' against TurkStream, NordStream II violate international law 23.12.2019 Natural Gas Lng/Lpg Energy Diplomacy International Organization Energy Projects Europe General
Russia slams US pressure on Turkey over S-400 purchase - US pressure on Turkey over it buying Russian defense systems is out of bounds, says Foreign Ministry spokeswoman in Moscow 12.12.2019 General
Trump warns Russian FM against election interference - US president discusses number of issues with Sergey Lavrov, including trade, Iran and North Korea 11.12.2019 Energy Diplomacy Energy Security Energy Projects General
Russian FM says Moscow open to release of election docs - Sergey Lavrov says documents from diplomatic channel would clear Moscow; US top diplomat maintains there is no need 11.12.2019 General
Russia to apply Syrian law for Daesh/ISIS return - Moscow warns of possible terror group rebirth in Iraq 15.11.2019 Energy Diplomacy Energy Projects General
Russia accuses US of creating 'quasi-state' in Syria - Russian top diplomat says US trying to separate oil fields area from Syria via PYD-based 'quasi-state' 13.11.2019 Energy Security International Relations Middle East-Africa
Baghdadi was US 'brainchild': Russian Foreign Minister - Sergey Lavrov says Daesh emerged after 'illegal invasion' in Iraq 02.11.2019 Energy Security Eurasia Americas Middle East-Africa
Turkey, Russia, Iran issue joint statement on Syria - Foreign ministers of three nations insist on territorial integrity of Syria ahead of meeting in Geneva 30.10.2019 Energy Diplomacy Energy Security
Russia recognizes Turkey's legitimate security concerns - Russian top diplomat says Russia recognizes Turkey's right to secure its borders 17.10.2019 International Relations Turkey
Turkey’s desire for safe zone justified: Lavrov - ‘Turkey suffering from infiltration of terrorists coming from territory controlled by US,’ says Russian foreign minister 28.09.2019 Energy Diplomacy Energy Security Turkey Eurasia
Russia protests unfounded allegations on Aramco strike - Unfounded allegations only escalate the situation in the region, says Russian top diplomat 20.09.2019 Oil Energy Security Asia Middle East-Africa General
Russia warns against 'hasty steps' over Aramco attack - Foreign ministry 'strongly condemns' Saturday's attack against Saudi oil facilities 16.09.2019 Oil Energy Diplomacy Eurasia
Russia hopes US, Taliban talks 'suspended', not 'dead' - Moscow expects US and Taliban will finally lead to comprehensive agreement, special envoy for Afghanistan says 10.09.2019 International Relations Asia Middle East-Africa
Russia willing to act guarantor for Afghan deal - Russian Foreign Ministry reaffirms readiness to act as guarantor, for implementation of US-Taliban peace deal 05.09.2019 Asia General
US missile test raises ‘new threat’ for Russia: Putin - Top Russian officials say US missile test was conducted from Mk-41 system, violating defunct INF Treaty 22.08.2019 Energy Security Asia Americas
Russia announces end of nuclear pact with US - Move comes as US formally withdraws from landmark treaty raising fears of potential arms race 03.08.2019 Energy Diplomacy Eurasia Americas
Ukraine seizes Russian tanker near Odessa - Russian Foreign Ministry says country's embassy in Ukraine investigating circumstances of incident 26.07.2019 Energy Diplomacy Energy Security General
Russia slams European sanctions against Turkey - Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova says Russia can not accept policy of sanctions 18.07.2019 Turkey Europe Eurasia General
Russia: 'Significant progress' in Syrian peace process - Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Zakharova expects establishment of Syrian constitutional committee soon 12.07.2019 Eurasia
Russia accuses US of provoking war with Iran - Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov says US leading 'policy of provoking war' with Iran 19.06.2019 International Relations Middle East-Africa
US-Poland defense pact ‘new factor of tension’: Russia - Moscow ‘closely’ following expansion of military cooperation between US, Poland, says Kremlin spokesman 14.06.2019 Energy Diplomacy Europe Americas General
Russia says S-400 deal’s implementation in 'full swing' - Moscow is aware of U.S. attempts to pressure Turkey over S-400 deal, says Russian presidential aide 15.05.2019 International Relations Turkey Eurasia
Potential of US-Russia ties remains unfulfilled: Lavrov - Russian foreign minister, US secretary of state meet in Russia; talks were 'open, useful', says Sergey Lavrov 15.05.2019 International Relations Eurasia Americas
China refuses to sit in nuclear disarmament talks - China says it keeps nuclear arsenals on minimum level 'commensurate to its defense policy needs' 14.05.2019 Energy Diplomacy Asia Americas General
Azerbaijan, Armenia discuss Upper Karabakh conflict - Foreign ministers of Azerbaijan, Armenia meet in Moscow 16.04.2019 Energy Diplomacy Turkey Eurasia General
Russia 'concerned' about US actions in Venezuela - Two-thirds UN states refrain from recognizing Guaido as interim president 16.03.2019 International Relations