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Javlon TursunovRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, at a meeting with university graduates who have joined the diplomatic service, stated that the West will never regain its role as the main player in world politics. He called the ongoing changes objective and accused Western countries of trying to hold on to influence through risky actions, citing the situation around Venezuela and support for Ukraine.
Javlon TursunovRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that the schedule of Vladimir Putin's contacts at the APEC summit in Shenzhen, China, in November has not yet been formed. The format of high-level meetings is being discussed, including a possible trilateral meeting with Trump and Xi Jinping, which the Kremlin previously mentioned without specific proposals.
Javlon TursunovRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, at a meeting with young diplomats, rejected the possibility of Russia returning to the 'Group of Eight' in exchange for concessions on the Ukrainian issue. According to him, the West admits the possibility of gradually lifting sanctions and restoring Moscow's participation in the G8 if it changes its policy, but Russia does not need such offers. Lavrov emphasized that Moscow will focus on the Eurasian direction.
Sevara AzamovaRussian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Moscow is ready to discuss economically attractive initiatives with US representatives Steven Witkoff and Jared Kushner, but does not intend to make political concessions or count on Washington's goodwill.
Sevara AzamovaRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, at a meeting with young diplomats, stated that Moscow is open to restoring relations with countries committed to honest cooperation. He recalled Vladimir Putin's words about openness to resuming international contacts and criticized the position of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Nord Stream. According to Lavrov, Kyiv and Europe are not ready for negotiations on Ukraine.
Javlon TursunovRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, at a meeting with university graduates newly entering the diplomatic service, criticized the position of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who ruled out a return to Russian gas pipelines. According to Lavrov, Berlin's rejection of Russian energy resources led to electricity prices rising three- to fourfold. He also suggested that the US could buy up Russian gas and resell it to Europe under its own brand.
Javlon TursunovRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow will consider economic proposals from the US, including visits by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, but will not make political concessions. He urged not to overestimate Trump's abandonment of the sanctions law and called the US a rival not ready for fair competition.
Sevara AzamovaRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, speaking at a meeting with young diplomats, said that Russia does not expect an improvement in relations with Donald Trump's administration and views the US as competitors or adversaries. He criticized Washington's tariff policy and the Lindsey Graham sanctions law, noting that Trump's suspension of the sanctions does not mean an end to pressure.
Sevara AzamovaUS President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House that, in his view, Russia would like to achieve a settlement of the conflict in Ukraine. He has previously spoken repeatedly about the need to end the conflict. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow is ready for economic deals with the US but does not intend to make concessions for their sake.
Javlon TursunovRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Russia will study the proposals of American envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner but will not make political concessions. The Kremlin hopes for an early meeting between the envoys and Putin, while Zelensky said Witkoff will travel to Russia on Wednesday with ideas about peace, including a possible trilateral meeting of leaders.
Sevara AzamovaRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visited Tehran on October 19, where he held talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, and Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei. The discussions covered bilateral partnership, energy, transport and trade, as well as the situation in the Middle East, the Persian Gulf, the South Caucasus and the Caspian region.
Otabek YusupovSergey Lavrov, at a joint press conference with Abbas Araghchi, stated that 'Iran's cause, like Russia's cause, is a just cause,' accused the US and Israel of unleashing a military campaign, and promised to continue supporting Tehran, including economic agreements. Earlier, Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social that Russia is doing 'very little' to help Iran, and that he wants to keep the situation that way, defending the refusal to impose new sanctions on Moscow for the sake of Ukraine talks.
Otabek YusupovRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, after talks with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, stated that Moscow does not intend to abandon economic and investment agreements with Tehran. He noted trade growth, the return of specialists to the Bushehr nuclear power plant, work on the Rasht—Astara railway, and also discussed security in the Persian Gulf and the situation around the Strait of Hormuz.
Otabek YusupovRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will visit Tehran on Monday, where, according to Iranian state broadcaster IRIB, he will hold talks on bilateral relations, regional and international issues. He is expected to meet with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. The visit is part of ongoing bilateral consultations.
Aziz KarimovKing of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa held talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, who arrived in the country to take part in the ninth meeting of the GCC–Russia Strategic Dialogue. The sides discussed bilateral ties, regional security and the protection of sea routes amid tensions between Iran and the US over the Strait of Hormuz.
Otabek YusupovAt the ninth meeting of the Russia–GCC strategic dialogue in Bahrain, Sergey Lavrov said that Moscow supports the Gulf Cooperation Council countries in their desire to prevent a return to full-scale war in the Middle East, and presented an updated concept of collective security in the region.
Aziz KarimovRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Manama, where Bahrain will host the ninth meeting of the Russia–Gulf Cooperation Council strategic dialogue at the level of foreign ministers. The previous round was held in Sochi in September 2025. According to Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova, the meeting will include an exchange of views on a wide range of international and regional issues, and Lavrov will also hold meetings on the sidelines of the forum.
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