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Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s interview with the Hungarian newspaper Magyar Nemzet

12:15 07.07.2025

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s interview with the Hungarian newspaper Magyar Nemzet

Question: Is Russia genuinely seeking peaceful settlement, or is all of that just playing for time in order to adjust the military strategy by redeploying troops or mobilising supplies to the line of contact? Sergey Lavrov: Russia has always been and remains open to a political and diplomatic settlement in …

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s article for Cuban media, Russia and Cuba: Celebrating brotherhood through the years and across distances, dedicated to the 65th anniversary of reinstating diplomatic relations between Russia and Cuba, May 7, 2025

10:36 07.05.2025

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s article for Cuban media, Russia and Cuba: Celebrating brotherhood through the years and across distances, dedicated to the 65th anniversary of reinstating diplomatic relations between Russia and Cuba, May 7, 2025

What brings us together so closely, so intimatelyand endears more and morethe land of snow and the island of coconut palms -my Russia and my Cuba?YevgenyYevtushenkoRussia and Cuba, 1963 On May 8, the Russian Federation and the Republic of Cuba will commemorate a momentous date which is the 65th anniversary …

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s interview to American Newsweek Magazine, October 7, 2024

12:25 07.10.2024

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s interview to American Newsweek Magazine, October 7, 2024

Question: As the Ukraine conflict continues, how different is Russia's position than in 2022 and how are the costs of conflict being weighed against the progress made toward strategic objectives? Answer: Our position is widely known and remains unchanged. Russia is open to a politico-diplomatic settlement that should remove the …

Sergey Lavrov: “Personally, we are not discussing anything behind the curtain; we always work in the open”

11:27 29.12.2023

Sergey Lavrov: “Personally, we are not discussing anything behind the curtain; we always work in the open”

Question: How can the Palestinian-Israeli conflict be settled? Does the two-state formula stand a chance? Or are other solutions to that years-long conflict being discussed behind the curtain? Sergey Lavrov: Personally, we are not discussing anything behind the curtain; we always work in the open. It is time everyone drew …

“Russia and Brazil: A friendship that has withstood the test of time”. Celebrating 195 years of diplomatic relations. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s article

11:57 12.10.2023

“Russia and Brazil: A friendship that has withstood the test of time”. Celebrating 195 years of diplomatic relations. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s article

On October 3, our two nations marked the 195th anniversary of diplomatic relations which is a significant milestone in our shared history. This notable anniversary offers an excellent opportunity to reflect on the path we have travelled, to identify the most pressing areas of the Russia-Brazil strategic partnership, and to …

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s Article for South Africa’s Ubuntu Magazine, August 21, 2023

10:14 21.08.2023

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s Article for South Africa’s Ubuntu Magazine, August 21, 2023

On the eve of the BRICS Summit, I would like to share with our dear readers my thoughts on the prospects for cooperation among the group of five countries in the current geopolitical context. Tectonic shifts are taking place in the world today. The possibility of dominance by one country …

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s article for Russia in Global Affairs magazine, May 5, 2023

10:26 05.05.2023

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s article for Russia in Global Affairs magazine, May 5, 2023

As is traditional, the month of May in Russia is marked by the broad celebrations commemorating the anniversary of the Great Victory. The defeat of Nazi Germany – an achievement to which our country made a decisive contribution, with the support from our Allies – paved the way for the …

Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov’s article for Razvedchik news magazine

11:16 24.03.2023

Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov’s article for Razvedchik news magazine

It is a privilege for me to submit this article to Razvedchik news magazine and share with its readers my understanding of the current international developments, as well as Russia’s foreign policy priorities. We live at a time of historic geopolitical shifts. “The change of eras is a painful albeit …

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s article on cooperation in the Caspian Region, The International Affairs, September 20th, 2022

11:02 20.09.2022

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s article on cooperation in the Caspian Region, The International Affairs, September 20th, 2022

The Caspian – a unique region of neighbourlinessOn June 29, 2022, Ashgabat hosted an important international event, the 6th Caspian Summit, and I believe it is important to consider the role and place of the Caspian Region in the fairer, more democratic and sustainable multi-polar system that is taking shape …

Russia and Africa: a future-bound partnership. Article by H.E.Sergey V. Lavrov for African media

9:58 22.07.2022

Russia and Africa: a future-bound partnership. Article by H.E.Sergey V. Lavrov for African media

On the eve of my visits to several African countries, I would like to share my reflections on the prospects for Russia-Africa relations in the current geopolitical context with esteemed readers.Today, African states play an increasingly important role in the global politics and economy, take an active part in solving …

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