![]() Foreign Minister speaks to Russian counterpartForeign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi speaks with Sergei Lavrov, discusses the need to end the Iranian presence in Syria.![]() Putin must ditch Assad, Iran and Maduro ASAPBefore Iran becomes the enemy on his southern border, Putin must let Israel and the US make up for his mistakes in Syria. Op-ed.![]() Russian FM: Iran nuclear deal in danger of 'falling apart'Sergei Lavrov says Iranian nuclear deal could collapse due to the US and the EU's failure to comply with it.![]() Russian FM: Putin offered to host Netanyahu and AbbasRussia's Foreign Minister says Russian President proposed to Netanyahu a summit with PA chairman to discuss Middle East peace process.![]() Russian FM speaks out against 'Deal of the Century'Sergei Lavrov says US administration's peace plan will "destroy everything" that has been done so far.![]() Lavrov: Russia willing to mediate Israel-PA talksRussian foreign minister says his country is ready to host a meeting between Israelis and Palestinian Arabs.![]() Russia: US sanctions on Iran are illegitimateRussian Foreign Minister criticizes sanctions reimposed by the US on Iran.![]() Russia: Delivery of S-300 to Syria has begunRussian Foreign Minister says delivery of Russian surface-to-air missile system to Syria has already begun.![]() Saudi FM: Iran deal is 'too weak'Saudi Foreign Minister tells Russian counterpart the 2015 nuclear deal is not good enough.![]() Russia calls for 'dialogue' between Israel and Iran'Very disturbing trend; all issues should be solved through dialogue'; warns Israel: 'Avoid all actions that could be seen as provocative.'![]() Russian FM: Putin, Trump, won't allow a warRussian Foreign Minister Lavrov says '100%' US, Russia, won't allow tensions to deteriorate into warfare.![]() Russian FM criticizes Iran's calls for Israel's destructionSergei Lavrov says Russia won't accept statements that Israel should be wiped off the map.![]() PA Chairman Abbas to meet Russia's President PutinPalestinian Authority Chairman Abbas visits Russia, Mideast expert warns not to expect any changes.![]() Russia: Iran deal can't survive if U.S. pulls outRussian Foreign Minister says that if one of the participants in the Iran deal leaves, the deal will fall apart.![]() Lavrov: We won't support attempts to modify Iran dealRussian Foreign Minister says Moscow is against Trump's attempts to change the word of Iran nuclear deal.![]() Lavrov warns against military actions in KoreaRussian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov urges U.S. to refrain from military actions on the Korean peninsula.![]() Russia hopes Iran won't withdraw from nuclear dealRussian Foreign Minister expresses hope that Iran won't quit 2015 nuclear agreement, calls on U.S. not to violate its obligations.![]() Russia promises 'proportionate' response to U.S. strike in SyriaRussian Foreign Minister says his country will respond in proportion if the U.S. takes military action to prevent Syria chemical attack.![]() Tillerson, Lavrov discuss SyriaRussian Foreign Minister speaks with Secretary of State, urges him to prevent "provocations" against Syrian government forces.![]() Report: Trump revealed classified information to RussiaOfficials claim Trump revealed highly classified information on ISIS to the Russian foreign minister and ambassador.![]() 'We will not allow Iranian forces and Hezbollah on Golan border'Defense Minister Liberman meets with Russian Defense and Foreign Ministers, says military coordination between two countries is 'effective.'![]() Talks on Syria end with no breakthroughTalks between Washington, Moscow and Syria's neighbors end within hours.![]() Lavrov: We're ready to mediate Israel-PA talksRussian Foreign Minister says Moscow is ready to help mediate peace talks if both sides are willing to compromise.![]() Lavrov: Syria ceasefire must be salvagedRussian Foreign Minister tell UN that agreements aimed at ending the war in Syria must be salvaged.![]() Syria meeting breaks up without new truce planDiplomatic efforts to restore short-lived ceasefire are proving futile as intractable war rages on. 'Long, painful meeting.'![]() U.S.: No aid? No cooperation with Russia in SyriaKerry tells Russian counterpart there will be no military coordination in Syria until regime forces there allow aid into besieged cities.![]() Lavrov, Kerry discuss action against Al-QaedaRussian Foreign Minister and American Secretary of State discuss the need for decisive joint action" against Al-Nusra Front.![]() Kerry urges Russia to help stop Syrian attacksKerry asks Russian counterpart to press Syria to stop bombing opposition forces and civilians in Aleppo and the Damascus suburbs.![]() Russian FM: Aleppo ceasefire 'within hours'Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says talks under way to stop slaughter in Syria's Aleppo.![]() UN Syria envoy meets Lavrov ahead of peace talksUN envoy Staffan de Mistura meets Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov as peace talks are expected to resume next week.![]() Russia 'has evidence' Turkey invaded SyriaForeign Minister Lavrov says Turkish troops have entered Syrian territory as part of a 'creeping expansion' on the border.![]() UN calls for elections in SyriaEnvoy urges UN-observed elections in 18 months, as Russia calls to include Kurds in negotiations.![]() Russian strikes helped 'turn around' SyriaRussian FM: Air strikes helped beat back terrorists, prop up Bashar al-Assad.![]() Turkey sends condolences over Russian pilotTurkish Foreign Minister expresses condolences for the death of a Russian pilot when one of its warplanes was shot down.![]() Backing down? Russian-Turkish FMs to meetLavrov says he will meet Turkish counterpart to hear what he has to say over shooting down jet, adds: 'Turkey knows what it must do.'![]() Islamic State Profiting from America's Egregious PoliciesKerry continues to tie the fate of Islamic State to the fate of Assad - a foolish policy that will let ISIS continue unhindered.![]() Kerry: Russia's Build-Up in Syria Prolongs the WarKerry makes his third phone call to his Russian counterpart in 10 days, warns against Moscow's military build-up in Syria.![]() Kerry and Lavrov Discuss Syria Yet AgainRussian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov discusses the Syrian conflict with his American counterpart for the second time in four days.![]() Kerry Expresses Concern Over Russia in SyriaSecretary of State speaks to Russia counterpart about reports of Russia's enhanced military build-up in Syria.![]() Russian, Iranian FMs to Discuss Iran DealRussia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov to host Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif on Monday.![]() Kerry 'Concerned' Over Top Iranian's Russia VisitSecretary of State John Kerry speaks with Russian counterpart to express concern about a visit to Moscow by Qassem Soleimani.![]() Russian FM in Saudi Hot Mic: 'F***ing Morons'Hold that thought: Lavrov caught cussing in meeting on Syrian conflict - was he targeting cameramen, or Saudi counterpart?![]() Russia: Claims of Syria Chem. Weapons 'Unfounded'Russian FM Sergei Lavrov backs Syria after Security Council approves committee to investigate return of chlorine gas attacks.![]() Russia Condemns US Plan to Extend Syria BombingForeign Minister Sergei Lavrov pushes for 'immediate end to external intervention in the Syrian crisis.'![]() Russia Promises to 'Solve Palestinian Problem'Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov meets with Khaled Meshaal in Doha - and promises Hamas to 'return Palestinians home.'![]() Russia: Islamic State is Our Greatest EnemyRussian FM Lavrov says Russian citizen ISIS terrorists are returning and 'can get up to dirty tricks at home.'![]() Russia Says America 'Wants to Take over the World'Russian FM responds to Obama's State of the Union, saying he is looking for confrontation, as fallout from Ukraine, Syria deepens.![]() Deal to 'De-Escalate' in UkraineRussia, the US and the European Union have said that all sides have agreed to steps to lower flames.![]() Ukraine Launches Deadly 'Anti-Terrorism' OperationAfter armed men storm government buildings, encourage uprising in Donetsk, Ukraine fights back; clashes kill one, injure 5.![]() Russia Unfazed by American Threats of Sanctions"Sanctions will hit you back like a boomerang," Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warns Secretary of State John Kerry.![]() Ashton to Discuss Israel-PA Peace with QuartetEU foreign affairs head Catherine Ashton calls for "bold decisions" in the Israel-PA peace process.![]() Violence Rages in Ukraine for Second Straight DayProtests explode as Ukrainian parliament moves to restrict freedom of expression. President Yanukovych now willing to talk.![]() Russia: Very Good Chance For a Deal with IranRussia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says that the world powers and Iran have no fundamental disagreements.![]() Syria Peace Conference Called for in NovemberBoth countries urge a UN conference to seek the formation of a transitional government in the war-torn country.![]() Russia Mulls Sending Troops to 'Monitor' SyriaRussian Foreign Minister makes the suggestion on Russian TV, as mortar round strikes Damascus embassy.![]() Kerry to Syria: This Is Not a GameA U.S. threat to attack Syria for gassing its own people remains an option, stresses Secretary of State John Kerry.![]() Russia Urges Syria to Give up Chemical WeaponsRussian FM urges Assad regime to surrender its chemical weapon stockpile to avoid western military strikes. |