Sergey Lavrov – Page 19 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Ankara failed to separate ‘armed opposition’ from terrorists in Syria’s Idlib – Lavrov

Posted on February 4, 2020February 4, 2020By Editor

Russia’s FM Sergey Lavrov urged Turkey to stick to existing agreements and fulfill its obligations on the Idlib de-escalation zone in Syria, which has seen intense fighting between government troops and militants in recent days. … Read More >Ankara failed to separate ‘armed opposition’ from terrorists in Syria’s Idlib – Lavrov

Russia

Defense, Foreign and Finance ministers retain their positions in new Russian government

Posted on January 21, 2020January 21, 2020By Editor

President Vladimir Putin has approved a new Russian government after the surprise resignation of the previous cabinet last week. While there was a significant reshuffle, the defense, foreign and finance ministers kept their posts. … Read More >Defense, Foreign and Finance ministers retain their positions in new Russian government

ussia will further turn away from dollar as US pursues ‘aggressive’ sanctions policy – Lavrov

Posted on January 16, 2020January 16, 2020By Editor

While Washington is “abusing” the status of the dollar as the world reserve currency, Moscow will continue to reduce its dependence on the greenback in favor of national currencies, the Russian foreign minister says. … Read More >ussia will further turn away from dollar as US pursues ‘aggressive’ sanctions policy – Lavrov

World

Libya ceasefire talks in Moscow: Good progress made although not all sides signed the deal, Lavrov says

Posted on January 13, 2020January 13, 2020By Editor

Negotiations in Moscow helped to achieve some progress in the Libyan peace process, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said. However, not all parties signed the document. … Read More >Libya ceasefire talks in Moscow: Good progress made although not all sides signed the deal, Lavrov says

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NATO states call shots at WADA & use doping claims to contain Russia – Lavrov

Posted on December 24, 2019December 24, 2019By Editor

The persecution of Russia by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is politically motivated as the body remains in the hands of NATO member states who won’t shy away from any means to harm Moscow, Russian FM Sergey Lavrov has said. … Read More >NATO states call shots at WADA & use doping claims to contain Russia – Lavrov

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‘He says what he thinks directly’: Russia’s Lavrov reveals peculiarities of foreign policy talks with Trump

Posted on December 23, 2019December 23, 2019By Editor

The Russian foreign minister’s visit to the White House created much ado in Washington, coming amid impeachment procedures. Sergrey Lavrov has now opened up on Donald Trump’s negotiating style and the atmosphere of the meetings. … Read More >‘He says what he thinks directly’: Russia’s Lavrov reveals peculiarities of foreign policy talks with Trump

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Nord Stream 2 will be completed regardless of threats from US, as Europeans ‘feel humiliated’ – FM Lavrov

Posted on December 22, 2019December 22, 2019By Editor

The flagship pipeline which is set to deliver gas to Europe will be completed despite US sanctions, Russia’s foreign minister stated. EU stakeholders understand their commercial interests, he said. … Read More >Nord Stream 2 will be completed regardless of threats from US, as Europeans ‘feel humiliated’ – FM Lavrov

USA

If you seek truth about 2016 ‘Russian election meddling,’ check secret Obama cables, which US REFUSED to release – Lavrov

Posted on December 11, 2019December 11, 2019By Editor

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said he did not discuss ‘election meddling’ with his US hosts, but that Moscow is willing to publish communications with the Obama administration showing that nothing happened in 2016. … Read More >If you seek truth about 2016 ‘Russian election meddling,’ check secret Obama cables, which US REFUSED to release – Lavrov

Lavrov says US-Russia trade INCREASED to $27bn under Trump – all despite sanctions he intends to keep

Posted on December 11, 2019December 11, 2019By Editor

Trade between the US and Russia has increased during the Donald Trump administration in spite of the sanctions levied on Moscow, the Russian FM has revealed. Washington sees it as an excuse to keep the sanctions in place, though. … Read More >Lavrov says US-Russia trade INCREASED to $27bn under Trump – all despite sanctions he intends to keep

USA

‘What’s next, accuse Russian diplomats of doping?’ Lavrov mocks absurd media storm over his ‘secret’ meeting with Trump

Posted on December 11, 2019December 11, 2019By Editor

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov took a moment to poke fun at US media and members of Congress obsessing about his ‘secret’ meeting with US President Donald Trump, while throwing shade on WADA for the Russian sports ban. … Read More >‘What’s next, accuse Russian diplomats of doping?’ Lavrov mocks absurd media storm over his ‘secret’ meeting with Trump