Only an emergency channel of communication remains between Russia and NATO after the North Atlantic Alliance cut ties with the country, director of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s department of European affairs Vladislav Maslennikov told TASS in an interview.
On Monday, the Russian Deputy Foreign Minister held a meeting with the Iranian Ambassador to Russia, during which they discussed various topics, including the nuclear program of the Islamic Republic.
Moscow has not received any formalized proposals from Washington for a new, better deal to replace the Treaty between Russia and the United States on Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms (the New START Treaty), Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia Sergey Ryabkov said.
Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov commented on the current state of dialogue with the USA regarding so-called external irritants, emphasizing that contacts between the parties are ongoing.
Moscow continues anticipating Washington's formal reply to the New START initiative, Maria Zakharova reported. The treaty expires on February 5.
The talks between Damascus and the SDF, which led to an agreement transferring control of Hasakah province to Syria's transitional government, could impact the Russian presence in the Arab Republic. Russia may be asked to leave an airbase located in that area.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov met with Israeli Ambassador to Russia Oded Josef in the Russian capital, according to a statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry.
Earlier, the Russian side confirmed that President Vladimir Putin received an invitation sent by US President Donald Trump
Russian-Chinese relations have been brought to an "unprecedented" level, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at a news conference reviewing the results of Russian diplomacy in 2025.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin and Yemeni Ambassador to Moscow Ahmed Salem al-Wahishi met to discuss the escalating situation in southeast Yemen and explore potential resolutions.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko and Azerbaijan's Ambassador to Russia Rahman Mustafayev discussed interaction between Moscow and Baku within the framework of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA).
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio extended Christmas greetings to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, according to Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova.
All scenarios are possible, and the country's security will be ensured in any case, the Russian Foreign Ministry reports
An act of armed aggression by the United States against Venezuela prompts deep concern and condemnation, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
According to Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Russia's primary focus as the incoming Chair of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) will be to preserve peace and stability and prevent disorder.
Russia is committed to fully fulfilling all obligations regarding the investigation into the crash of the Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) flight near Aktau.
Russia is calling on "hotheads" to refrain from escalating tensions around Iran and its nuclear program, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said.
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin and Azerbaijani Ambassador to Moscow Rahman Mustafayev held a meeting in Moscow, during which the sides confirmed their commitment to developing cooperation.
Russia continues to advocate a just settlement of the conflict between Palestine and Israel and one of the key factors in this regard is the establishment of a viable Palestinian State, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an interview on 2025 results.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has stated that Moscow intends to continue cooperating with Washington to resolve the situation in Ukraine. Russia acknowledges the policies of the current US administration, which are reflected in the updated US National Security Strategy.
