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Dialogue is inevitable: why Europe is now talking more about Russia

10:58 21.08.2026

Dialogue is inevitable: why Europe is now talking more about Russia

Finnish President Alexander Stubb believes that the West needs to establish dialogue with Russia in the near future. In an interview with International Affairs magazine, Vladimir Shapovalov, Deputy Director of the Institute of History and Politics at Moscow State Pedagogical University, shared his opinion on the matter. "First of all, …

Europe fears a possible Russia-US deal

10:54 21.08.2026

Europe fears a possible Russia-US deal

France, Germany, and the United Kingdom are working on their own format for potential negotiations to resolve the conflict in Ukraine. Dmitry Bunevich, political scientist and advisor to the director of the Russian Institute for Strategic Studies, thus commented on this in an interview with International Affairs magazine. "This isn't …

Ukraine, defense spending and relations with Russia: the top issues of 2026 NATO summit

13:49 06.07.2026

Ukraine, defense spending and relations with Russia: the top issues of 2026 NATO summit

In an interview with International Affairs magazine, Alexander Shatilov, a professor in the Department of Political Science at the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, shared his thought about the upcoming NATO summit in Turkey. "The atmosphere at the July 2026 NATO summit in Ankara is going …

Sergey Lavrov: “We are making preparations for the BRICS Summit”

13:25 16.05.2026

Sergey Lavrov: “We are making preparations for the BRICS Summit”

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s statement and answers to media questions at a news conference following BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting New Delhi, May 15, 2026 Good afternoon. Our three-day visit to New Delhi has come to an end. The principal goal of the visit was to take part in the latest …

Sergey Lavrov: “«Hindi Rusi bhai bhai» – that’s not just a fun slogan to chant; it has become part of our culture… So anyone worried about the future of Russia-India friendship can rest assured”

17:37 13.05.2026

Sergey Lavrov: “«Hindi Rusi bhai bhai» – that’s not just a fun slogan to chant; it has become part of our culture… So anyone worried about the future of Russia-India friendship can rest assured”

Question: You’ve been dealing with New Delhi for over two decades now. This special and privileged strategic partnership has got all the right optics. It’s got the summits, and it’s got buzzwords like “oil” and “defence” that recently have been making headlines. What is the real substance of the India-Russia …

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s interview with Al Arabiya television channel, Moscow, February 18, 2026

22:33 18.02.2026

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s interview with Al Arabiya television channel, Moscow, February 18, 2026

Question: Today marks 100 years of diplomatic relations between Moscow and Riyadh. How would you assess the path we have covered from the current perspective? Can you say that we have entered a new period in the history of our relations? Sergey Lavrov: Let’s begin with the anniversary. Our country, …

Sergey Lavrov: “We find it important to guarantee our national interests. We agree with the administration of Donald Trump that the foreign policy of normal major powers, especially such as the United States and Russia, should be based on national interests”

13:10 10.02.2026

Sergey Lavrov: “We find it important to guarantee our national interests. We agree with the administration of Donald Trump that the foreign policy of normal major powers, especially such as the United States and Russia, should be based on national interests”

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s interview with NTV television channel Moscow, February 10, 2026 Question: Mr Lavrov, our conversation coincides with Diplomatic Worker’s Day. First of all, I congratulate you on this professional holiday. Speaking of the global picture, what would you say are the main challenges and key issues currently …

Sergey Lavrov: “The Middle East is the focal point of numerous global processes”

12:14 10.02.2026

Sergey Lavrov: “The Middle East is the focal point of numerous global processes”

Speech by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at 15th Middle East Conference Moscow, February 9, 2026 Thank you, Mr Baklanov. Thank you for inviting me to the latest forum, this time the 15th anniversary forum of the Middle East Conference hosted by the Valdai International Discussion Club. You are absolutely right. …

Sergey Lavrov: “Our negotiating team remains committed to continuing contacts in any formats. They know what they are doing”

1:27 30.01.2026

Sergey Lavrov: “Our negotiating team remains committed to continuing contacts in any formats. They know what they are doing”

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s answers to media questions. Moscow, January 29, 2026 Question: How can you explain the decision to hold these talks without the United States? Sergey Lavrov: The President’s Press Secretary, Dmitry Peskov, has already said that unlike the Ukrainians and the Americans, we do not comment on …

TASS: Ukraine policy, Russia's refusal to engage in rules-based dialogue – Sergey Lavrov’s statements

18:19 20.01.2026

TASS: Ukraine policy, Russia's refusal to engage in rules-based dialogue – Sergey Lavrov’s statements

According to the foreign minister, Russia is ready to work with anyone willing to "negotiate honestly, on an equal footing, without blackmail or pressure". The US is the only Western country willing to address the root causes of the Ukrainian conflict, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said during a news …

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