Sergey Lavrov

30 nations want partnership with BRICS: Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov

The leaders of the BRICS agreed to admit Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates as new members, starting January 1, 2024, during their 15th summit, which was held in Johannesburg, South Africa, from June 22–24

'Geopolitics, strategic convergence to keep India-Russia ties on positive trajectory': Jaishankar ahead of Moscow talks

Ahead of talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov and other top leaders, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that geopolitics and strategic convergence will always keep India-Russia ties on a positive trajectory

Russia’s foreign minister in North Korea amid claims of arms supplied to Moscow

Lavrov went to Beijing earlier this week with President Vladimir Putin, highlighting the Chinese government's assistance to Moscow throughout its conflict in Ukraine

East Asia Summit avoids a fumble as big powers give it a miss

None of the three big powers — the US, Russia, China — were present at the East Asia Summit, denuding it of significance. But the absence of the leaders did not mean the absence of contradictions and controversy

'Anglo-Saxons ordered Zelenskyy not to sign...': Russian FM Sergey Lavrov on settling Russia-Ukraine conflict

"...Everyone wants peace...About 18 months ago we agreed to sign a treaty about settling this conflict. We even initiated these documents. After that, the Anglo-Saxons ordered Zelenskyy not to sign it because they thought they would be able to reap some confessions from us....," said Lavrov

S Jaishankar meets his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov; discuss East Asia Summit, G20 issues

Earlier in the day, S Jaishankar met Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi as he arrived in Jakarta to attend the ASEAN Summit

China’s ploy won't work; regardless of Xi Jinping’s absence, India’s hosting of G20 is already a solid success

India simply refused to allow China spoil its G20 moment

UN chief sends Russia new proposals to revive Black Sea grain deal but Moscow isn't satisfied

The United Nations chief sent Russia a new proposal aimed at getting its grain and fertilizer to global markets in hopes of reviving the deal that allowed Ukraine to ship almost 33,000 tons of grain at a time of growing global hunger

India assumes centre stage in BRICS as China loses influence

Like the rivalry in BRICS and SCO, India and China will continue to compete with each other in the global arena, and in economy-oriented organisations

US backs coup attempts whenever it can benefit, says Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov

"There have been numerous attempts at regime change around the world in recent years and they were met with a different response on the part of the US, depending on who was in power and who was trying to carry out the coup,” Lavrov said