Lavrov to address UN General Assembly on September 28
Sergey Lavrov will speak at the UN General Assembly on September 28. He will also take part in multilateral events within the CSTO, BRICS, and G20.
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Russian Foreign Ministry comments on Armenia-EU visa liberalisation
“For our part, we do not see any negative aspects", Maria Zakharova says
Russia respects Azerbaijan's desire to interact with BRICS
The association’s doors for Azerbaijan remain open
U.S. trying to destroy Russia-Armenia ties - Moscow
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova commented on U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs James O'Brien's statement that the U.S. is trying to create conditions for a break between Yerevan …
Moscow considers possibility of Georgia joining CSTO
The Russian Foreign Ministry stated that Georgia has the right to independently decide on issues of joining any associations
Maria Zakharova: Russia ready to restore diplomatic ties with Georgia
Russia is ready to follow the path of restoration of diplomatic relations with Georgia and supports such initiatives from Tbilisi, Russia's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said, answering the question from Vestnik Kavkaza …
Moscow accuses Paris of provoking escalation in Caucasus
France is provoking another bout of escalation in the South Caucasus with its sale of Caesar howitzers to Armenia, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said. "Paris is provoking another spiral of …
Maria Zakharova: Russia respects Turkish aspirations to join BRICS
Responding to Vestnik Kavkaza's questions, Russian Foreign Ministry speaker Maria Zakharova commented on the Turkish decision to join BRICS and spoke about the results of the Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan's visit to Moscow and Nizhny Novgorod.
Russia issues note of protests to Armenia
Russia has issued a note of protest to the Armenian Foreign Ministry, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said. …
Russian Foreign Ministry: Delimitation is important for stability in the South Caucasus
The Russian Foreign Ministry stated that the delimitation of the border between Azerbaijan and Armenia is important for stability in the region. They added that Moscow is monitoring the beginning of the practical phase of work.
Moscow temporarily recalls envoy from Yerevan
Russian Ambassador to Armenia Sergey Kopyrkin was summoned to Moscow for consultations, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said. "On May 24, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Armenia Kopyrkin …
Maria Zakharova: Russia can only welcome Azerbaijan-Iran normalization
Russia welcomes the normalization of relations between Azerbaijan and Iran, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said in response to a question from Vestnik Kavkaza. “The normalization of …
Maria Zakharova: Russia welcomes Baku-Yerevan direct dialogue
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, answering a question from a Vestnik Kavkaza correspondent during the briefing, welcomed the holding of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Azerbaijan and Armenia in Almaty. …
Zakharova says NATO drills near Russian border provocative
NATO exercises starting this week in Finland and in close proximity to the Russian-Finnish border are provocative in nature, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson …
South Caucasus future is merely instrument for Paris - MFA
It's naive to believe France is ready to ensure the security of the South Caucasus, spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova said. She noted that if Paris had such opportunities, then it would have applied them …
Moscow ready to help Baku and Yerevan with border delimitation
The Russian Foreign Ministry declared Moscow's readiness to assist in the process of delimitation of the border between Azerbaijan and Armenia. They noted that it is a route that connects Azerbaijan with Nakhchivan
Russian Foreign Ministry urges world community to condemn Crocus terrorist attack
Russia's Foreign Ministry called the shooting at the Crocus City Hall concert venue in Moscow a "terrorist attack" and urged the entire world community to condemn the attack. "The Russian Foreign …
Zakharova: West lures Armenia into anti-Russia course
Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova commented on Armenia's possible exit from the CSTO, Yerevan pivot to the West, as well as assessed the Russian-Armenian relations. Earlier, Armenian Prime …
Russian FM to meet with SCO Secretary General
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will hold a meeting with Secretary General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Zhang Ming next week, Russia's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said. …
Withdrawal of Russian border guards from Zvartnots airport not in interests of Armenia, Zakharova says
The decision of the Armenian authorities to withdraw Russian border guards from Yerevan airport contradicts Armenia's security interests
