Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister discussed the schedule of upcoming bilateral meetings with the Ambassador of Armenia to Russia, emphasizing the importance of a constructive news coverage regarding Russia.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro on July 6.
Russia and Saudi Arabia will continue OPEC+ cooperation, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said, adding that the organization functions largely with the joint and proactive participation of the two countries.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has sent a congratulatory telegram to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the occasion of Independence Day, expressing hope that relations between the two countries will become stable and predictable.
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud arrived in Moscow on an official visit, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko has received copies of credentials from newly appointed ambassador of Afghanistan Gul Hassan, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
Consular access has been granted to 13 Russian nationals detained in Azerbaijan, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said.
Relations between Russia and Azerbaijan are those of strategic allies, and certain forces resent that, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova said.
Russia is calling on Azerbaijan to take action to bring bilateral relations back to the level of strategic alliance, as is enshrined in their treaties, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova said.
Friendly relations are extremely important for Russia and Azerbaijan, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova told Sputnik Radio.
Armenia often does a disservice to its own interests, as it looks to the West as a beacon, deputy director at the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Fourth Department of CIS countries Dmitry Masyuk said.
Russia believes the "3+3" format to be a bedrock element of Eurasian security, and Georgia is always free to join the work of the regional platform, deputy director at the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Fourth Department of CIS countries Dmitry Masyuk said.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov have exchanged opinions on the current international environment and gave high marks to cooperation dynamics between Moscow and Bishkek, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
Istanbul remains the venue for talks between Russia and Ukraine, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova said.
Russia wants Iran to continue its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.
The Russian Deputy Foreign Minister and the Turkish Ambassador to Moscow discussed the escalation in the Middle East and emphasized the need for a diplomatic solution to the situation.
The Russian Foreign Ministry has assessed the importance of the ceasefire between Israel and Iran reached this week. The ministry emphasized that it is now very important to consolidate this agreement and return the situation to the negotiating track.
It is too early to draw final conclusions after US President Donald Trump's statements about reaching an agreement on a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, but Moscow would welcome such a development, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
The Russian foreign ministry called for stopping escalation in the Middle East, refraining from provocative actions, and resuming political and diplomatic efforts.
According to him, this will increase the chances of a political process
