Number of BRICS states critical of Iran's actions - Ryabkov
The situation around Iran is the most pressing issue on the BRICS political agenda, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said in an interview with TASS.
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Lavrov to hold talks with Saudi Foreign Minister in Moscow
A meeting between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister is scheduled for September 8 in Moscow
US, Israel must be promptly engaged in Middle East security discussion - Lavrov
The United States and Israel should promptly engage in discussions on Middle East security before new election cycles begin, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said during a meeting with students and faculty at MGIMO University.
Russia to have nearly 320 polling stations abroad for State Duma polls
Russians abroad will have ample opportunity to vote in the upcoming State Duma elections, as 319 polling stations in 152 countries will be open for voting, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on its website.
Russia to close Goethe-Institut offices - Lavrov
Russia will close the Goethe-Institut branches in Moscow, St. Petersburg and Yekaterinburg in response to the German authorities’ closure of the Russian House in Berlin, Russian Foreign Minister …
Siluanov assesses outcomes of Bessent meeting
The Russian and U.S. finance ministries see a basis for further developing bilateral relations, Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov told Vesti.
Russia has not imposed sanctions on Armenia, Mikhail Galuzin says
He stressed that the restrictions on supplies of Armenian goods to the Russian market have objective reasons
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister meets with Turkish Ambassador
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko met with Turkish Ambassador to Russia Tanju Bilgiç on Thursday
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister meets with Israeli Ambassador
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Dmitry Lyubinsky and Israeli Ambassador Oded Josef discussed counter‑terrorism cooperation and measures against the glorification of Nazism.
Russia and OPEC countries intend to stabilize oil market
Russia continues to work with OPEC+ partners to stabilise the oil market, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated.
Baku calls for investigation into provocation near Azerbaijani embassy in Moscow
Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the posting of provocative images targeting Azerbaijan by unidentified individuals outside the guesthouse of the Azerbaijani Embassy in Russia.
Russian and Egyptian FMs discuss situation in Middle East
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty have had a phone call, during which they underscored the need to step up political and diplomatic efforts in order to ease tensions in the Persian Gulf region and reaffirmed their shared position on the need to resolve the Palestinian issue in accordance with UN resolutions, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
Israel's actions complicate Washington-Tehran dialogue - MFA
The situation in Lebanon is a factor complicating attempts to revitalize the negotiation process between Washington and Tehran, Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov told Izvestia.
Russia ready to support mediation efforts to resolve Iran conflict - MFA
Russia is ready to support mediation efforts to end the conflict against Iran and to help maintain stability in the Middle East if requested, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov said.
Russian Foreign Ministry comments on possible restoration of ties with Georgia
Moscow is open to dialogue with Tbilisi, but the initiative to restore diplomatic relations must come from the Georgian side, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
Head of Vatican diplomatic service to visit Russia
The head of the Vatican's diplomatic service will visit Moscow at the end of August, with the dates now confirmed.
Putin ready to receive Witkoff and Kushner again - Lavrov
Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to receive U.S. leader Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner again, though it remains unclear what proposals they will bring to the Kremlin, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
Russia and Iran hold interministerial consultations on arms control
Russian and Iranian diplomats met in Moscow to discuss prospects for resolving the crisis around Tehran provoked by the United States and Israel, the Russian Foreign Ministry said following Russian-Iranian interministerial consultations on arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation.
Moscow urges Yerevan to settle EU referendum issue by December
Moscow has once again insisted that Armenia should decide whether to hold a referendum on remaining part of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) or pursuing EU membership, the Russian Foreign Ministry reported.
Moscow ready to expand pragmatic ties with Tbilisi - Galuzin
Russia is ready to expand its pragmatic ties with Georgia, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin said.
