Amid Russian economy warnings, Lavrov says NATO's increased defense spending will lead to 'collapse' of alliance
Two high-ranking Moscow officials recently issued separate warnings about the state of Russia's economy.
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Lavrov, Rubio discuss peace settlement ahead of Ukraine-Russia talks in Istanbul
The State Department confirmed that Russia requested the call and that Rubio reiterated President Trump's call for direct talks between Russia and Ukraine to achieve "a lasting peace."
Rubio, Lavrov discuss next round of Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov also "informed Marco Rubio about implementing the May 19 agreements between President of Russia Vladimir Putin and President of the United States Donald Trump," the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
Moscow proposes next round of Russia-Ukraine talks on June 2 in Istanbul
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said the talks would be a continuation of negotiations launched in Istanbul on May 16.
'Istanbul is very good' — Lavrov backs Turkey again for next round of Russia-Ukraine peace talks
"If you ask me, I would turn to our Turkish friends again — Istanbul is very good," Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said
Ukraine war latest: Ukraine concludes 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner swap with Russia; Russian missile, drone attack kills 12, injures 79
Key developments on May 24-25: * Ukraine brings home 303 POWs in final phase of biggest prisoner swap with Russia * Russian missile, drone attack kills 12, injures 79 * US silence 'encourages Putin', Zelensky says after massive Russian attack * Russia losing battlefield edge in war against Ukraine, WP reports * Russia will reveal
Russia will reveal peace terms to Ukraine after prisoner exchange, Lavrov says
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced on May 23 that Moscow will convey its peace terms to Kyiv immediately after the completion of the ongoing prisoner exchange between the two countries.
Lavrov dismisses Vatican as possible venue for Russia-Ukraine peace talks
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that he believed "it would not be very comfortable for the Vatican itself to host delegations from two Orthodox countries in these circumstances."
'We don't want this anymore' — Lavrov confirms Russia has no interest in Ukraine ceasefire
Russia rejects a ceasefire in Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
Lavrov, Rubio discuss results of Istanbul peace talks, Russian media reports
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reportedly welcomed what he described as a “constructive” role by Washington in encouraging Kyiv to accept President Vladimir Putin’s proposal to resume peace talks in Istanbul.
Russia seeks to 'remove root causes of conflict,' not ceasefire — Lavrov on Istanbul peace talks
Moscow's goal in the expected peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul is achieving "sustainable peace" by addressing the "root causes of the conflict" rather than a ceasefire, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on May 15.
Lavrov won't attend possible Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul, Russian media says
Earlier reporting from the Washington Post cited a former Russian official who claimed Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Putin’s foreign policy aide, Yuri Ushakov, would represent Moscow in the talks.
Russian, Turkish Foreign Ministers hold phone call as Moscow again rejects 30-day ceasefire
The phone call comes as Moscow once again rejected a 30-day ceasefire, with Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova claiming that a ceasefire would give "Kyiv a break to restore its military potential and continue its confrontation with Russia."
Putin's Victory Day truce proposal 'is start of direct negotiations' with Ukraine, Lavrov says
"Our proposal, which President Putin voiced, is the start of direct negotiations, without preconditions," Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
Rubio spoke with Lavrov, urged Russia to end war immediately, State Department says
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio "underscored to his Russian counterpart the next steps in Russia-Ukraine peace talks and the need to end the war now," U.S. State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce said.
Russia demands recognition of Crimea, other Ukrainian regions' annexation in any peace talks
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Lavrov listed other conditions for Russia to enter into peace talks, namely a ban on Ukraine's entry into NATO, the country's demilitarization, and changes to Ukraine's legislation that would restore the position of the Russian language, culture, and religious organization.
Russia will not hand over control of Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant to US, Lavrov says
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov dismissed the idea of any changes to the management of the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) in an interview with CBS News on April 26.
Peace talks 'moving in the right direction' but 'need to be defined,' Lavrov claims
"(W)e are moving in the right direction... we are ready to reach a deal, but there are some specific points, elements of this deal, which need to be defined," Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
Russia's Lavrov says NATO 'should have been dissolved'
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov argued that the end of the Eastern Bloc eliminated the threat NATO was originally created to counter, yet the alliance not only persisted but also allegedly claimed a dominant role in European security.
Russia submits list of alleged Ukrainian ceasefire violations to US, UN and OSCE, Lavrov says
"The list of violations cited by [Defense Minister] Andrei Belousov at the Security Council meeting, we handed over to U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz," Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
'There is talk of Nord Stream' — Lavrov eyes Russia-US energy cooperation
"There is talk about Nord Stream. It will probably be interesting if the Americans use their influence on Europe and force it not to give up Russian gas," Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.
Russia backs resuming Black Sea Initiative in more 'acceptable' form, Lavrov says
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov confirmed that the issue was the focus of the 12-hour Russian-U.S. talks in Riyadh on March 24.
Rubio discusses 'next steps' in phone call with Russia's Lavrov
U.S. State Secretary Marco Rubio held a phone conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on March 15 as Washington attempts to persuade Moscow to accept a 30-day ceasefire deal.
Russia lashes out against France's nuclear umbrella proposal
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov claimed that French President Emmanuel Macron is "preparing to use nuclear weapons against Russia," despite the French leader not making such a statement directly.
Turkey considers sending peacekeepers to Ukraine, Bloomberg reports
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reportedly discussed the possibility with President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
Ukraine not on agenda in next US-Russia talks, State Department says
"To be clear, there are no political or security issues on the agenda. Ukraine is not on the agenda," a U.S. State Department spokesperson said in an email to Reuters. U.S. and Russian officials will meet in Istanbul on Feb. 27.
Ukraine war latest: Trump says he will meet Zelensky on Feb. 28 in Washington to sign agreement on minerals
Key developments on Feb. 26: * Trump says he will meet Zelensky on Feb. 28 in Washington to sign agreement on minerals * No security guarantees in US minerals deal, to be discussed later, Zelensky says * US, Russia to meet again tomorrow in Istanbul, Lavrov says * No sanctions relief for Russia pre-deal
US, Russia to meet again tomorrow in Istanbul, Lavrov says
The first round of talks on Feb. 18 in Saudi Arabia marked the first direct negotiations between the U.S. and Russia since Moscow's full-scale invasion began.
Moscow open to ceasefire only when talks yield results that 'suit Russia,' Lavrov says
Sergey Lavrov's comments come as the White House announced that a peace deal with Russia could be hashed out this week.
UK’s Lammy sees no Russian willingness for peace at G20 meeting
In his speech, released by the U.K. Foreign Office, David Lammy accused Russia of engaging in "Tsarist imperialism" and failing to learn from historical colonial wars.
Ukraine war latest: Russia, US conclude Ukraine peace talks in Saudi Arabia, Kremlin advisor calls them 'not bad'
Key developments on Feb. 18: * Russia, US conclude Ukraine peace talks in Saudi Arabia, Kremlin advisor says they were 'not bad' * Zelensky postpones Saudi Arabia visit amid Russia-US talks * Over 10,000 applications to join military submitted by young recruits following introduction of 'special contracts,' Defense Ministry says * Explosions
Russia's Lavrov denies 3-point peace plan, warns against Western peacekeepers in Ukraine
The alleged plan, which reportedly includes a ceasefire, elections in Ukraine, and a final peace agreement, was revealed by Fox News Senior White House Correspondent Jacqui Heinrich on X.
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