By imposing ‘illegitimate’ sanctions on Russians, EU officials have shown a ‘desire to put themselves above the law’ – FM Lavrov

In a sign that relations between Moscow and the European Union are deteriorating, Russia’s top diplomat has said that the EU is unable to “adequately assess” what is going on in the world, and wishes to be above the law. … Read More >By imposing ‘illegitimate’ sanctions on Russians, EU officials have shown a ‘desire to put themselves above the law’ – FM Lavrov

US, EU Doubling Up on Efforts to Limit Russia’s Development, Russian Foreign Minister Says

The United States and a number of EU countries have been stepping up efforts to prevent Russia from developing further by imposing new sanctions, without providing any factual evidence to explain the anti-Russia sanctions, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told the Croatian Vecernji List daily. … Read More >US, EU Doubling Up on Efforts to Limit Russia’s Development, Russian Foreign Minister Says

Russian FM Lavrov says Moscow’s return to Council of Europe after 2014-19 exclusion proves threats & ultimatums are futile

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said that Monday’s visit to Moscow by Council of Europe head Marija Pejcinovic Buric symbolically draws a line under the crisis which engulfed the transcontinental organisation in 2014.
Read More >Russian FM Lavrov says Moscow’s return to Council of Europe after 2014-19 exclusion proves threats & ultimatums are futile

Russia sees no prospect of prolonging New START treaty with US, but is not closing door on negotiations – Foreign Minister Lavrov

Moscow doesn’t believe the New START treaty with the US can be continued, as achieving common ground is impossible against the backdrop of ultimatums employed by Washington, the Russian Foreign Minister said on Wednesday. … Read More >Russia sees no prospect of prolonging New START treaty with US, but is not closing door on negotiations – Foreign Minister Lavrov

There Will Be No Gifts! Russia Accuses Trump’s Administration For Unscrupulous Play On New START

Russia doesn’t believe the New START treaty with the US can be continued, as achieving common ground is impossible against the backdrop of ultimatums employed by Washington, the Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. … Read More >There Will Be No Gifts! Russia Accuses Trump’s Administration For Unscrupulous Play On New START

Following late night Moscow talks, Armenia & Azerbaijan agree to ceasefire in disputed Nagorno-Karabakh starting NOON SATURDAY

Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed to halt hostilities in the contested Nagorno-Karabakh after marathon talks in Moscow, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said. The armistice is set to take effect at noon on October 10. … Read More >Following late night Moscow talks, Armenia & Azerbaijan agree to ceasefire in disputed Nagorno-Karabakh starting NOON SATURDAY

Moscow reacts to Nagorno-Karabakh flare up: Vows to carry on mediation efforts, urges Armenia & Azerbaijan to cease fighting

Russia voiced deep concerns, on Sunday, about the sudden violent flare up of long-standing tensions lingering in the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region. Moscow stands ready to undertake mediation efforts, the Foreign Ministry said. … Read More >Moscow reacts to Nagorno-Karabakh flare up: Vows to carry on mediation efforts, urges Armenia & Azerbaijan to cease fighting