Blinken, Lavrov talk at G20 meeting as US-Russia tensions soar Russia says the top diplomats spoke ‘on the move’ at a G20 meeting in India but did not hold Ukraine negotiations. Al Jazeera · Mar 2, 2023
G20 talks in India end without consensus on Ukraine war amid soaring tensions A meeting of top diplomats of the Group of 20 industrialized and developing nations ended Thursday in New Delhi without a consensus on the Ukraine war, India’s foreign minister said, as members grappled with deepening rifts in their ranks and held contentious talks dominated by Russia’s war and China’s moves… France 24 · Mar 2, 2023
Blinken, Lavrov meet briefly as US-Russia tensions soar U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov have spoken briefly at a meeting of top diplomats from the Group of 20 nations The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023
India urges G-20 ministers to look beyond East-West crisis Top diplomats from the world's major industrialized and developing nations have opened what are expected to be contentious talks dominated by Russia's war in Ukraine and China's moves to boost its global influence The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023
East-West showdown looms at G-20 FMs meeting in India Fractured East-West relations over Russia’s war in Ukraine and increasing concerns about China’s global aspirations are set to dominate what is expected to be a highly contentious meeting of foreign ministers from the world’s largest industrialized and developing nations this week in India The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023
Lavrov, Pedersen Discuss Mobilizing International Aid for Syria Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen held a meeting in Moscow on Monday and discussed mobilizing international humanitarian assistance for Syria to over the repercussions of the earthquake, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement. "The parties held a thorough exchange… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 1, 2023
As G-20 ministers gather in Delhi, Ukraine may dominate — despite India's own agenda India wants to steer talks away from Russia, with which it's maintained ties despite the Ukraine invasion. Russia's top diplomat walked out of a previous G-20 summit over criticism of the war. WEKU · Feb 28, 2023
Alan Kohler: Why the Ukraine war poses a grave and growing danger to Australia Australia's problem is that Xi Jinping is fully invested in a 'no limits' pact with Putin. If China goes all-in, bad news for our exports. The New Daily · Feb 26, 2023
Is Africa still ‘neutral’ a year into the Ukraine war? Since Russia’s invasion, many African governments have officially not taken sides. But for some, that may be changing. Al Jazeera · Feb 26, 2023
Wang Yi meets Putin in sign of deepening China-Russia ties Putin says relations between the two countries have reached ‘new frontiers’, confirming a summit with Xi Jinping. Al Jazeera · Feb 23, 2023
Russia, China show off ties amid maneuvering over Ukraine Russia and China are showcasing their deepening ties in a series of meetings in Moscow closely watched for signs that Beijing might offer stronger support to the Kremlin for its war in Ukraine The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023
Russian FM, Sudan's military leaders kindle ties in Khartoum Russia's foreign minister has met with Sudan’s military rulers as the two troubled nations seek to deepen economic and political ties The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023
Russia’s Lavrov visits Sudan on diplomatic push in Africa’s Sahel Lavrov arrived in Khartoum seeking to bolster the two countries’ economic ties, especially in infrastructure. Al Jazeera · Feb 9, 2023
Russia pledges military support to Mali during Lavrov visit Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has pledged military support to Mali and other aid during his first visit to the West African nation The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2023
France 24 · Feb 7, 2023 Lavrov pledges Russian military support on visit to Mali amid concern over abuses Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov pledged military support to Mali during his first visit to the West African nation Tuesday and dismissed criticism of Moscow's growing influence on the continent.
Daily Mirror · Feb 3, 2023 Russia threatens it ‘will gain world’s attention’ on Ukraine invasion anniversary Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has reportedly warned the West that something major is being planned to "gain the world's attention" on the first anniversary of the Ukraine invasion
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 2, 2023 Türkiye Welcomes Iran’s Engagement in Normalization Path with Syria Turkish presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kalin said that his country welcomed Iran’s participation in the ongoing talks with Syria under Russian mediation. He added that Tehran’s presence in the talks would facilitate the elimination of terrorist threats from Syrian territory, secure his country’s borders, and guarantee the safe and voluntary return…
The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2023 Lukashenko: Belarus willing to offer more help to Russia Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko says his country is willing to offer more assistance to close ally Russia in its war against Ukraine but added that Russia does not need “any help” right now
Reuters · Jan 29, 2023 Russia's Lavrov urges Israel and Palestinians not to worsen tensions Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov urged senior Palestinian and Israeli diplomats by phone on Sunday to do their utmost to avoid escalating a surge in violence in Jerusalem and the West Bank, his ministry said.
Al Jazeera · Jan 27, 2023 Russia’s FM Lavrov meets Eritrean president on Africa tour Foreign minister’s trip to Eritrea comes as part of his Africa tour which took him to South Africa, Angola and Eswatini.
Evening Standard · Jan 26, 2023 Germany ‘sorry’ for leopard jibe at Russia’s foreign minister that upset some Africans The tweet and emoji played on Germany’s decision to send some of its advanced Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine
The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023 Germany apologizes for leopard jibe that upset some Africans Germany has apologized for using a leopard emoji in a jibe at Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Twitter that ended up offending some Africans
Al Jazeera · Jan 24, 2023 Why South Africa continues to be neutral in Ukraine-Russia war Pretoria has refused to condemn Moscow’s invasion but continues to call for dialogue.
Daily Mirror · Jan 23, 2023 Russia 'almost' in all-out war with the West, foreign minister Sergey Lavrov warns Russia's foreign minister Sergey Lavrov's made the remarks on a visit to South Africa as the Russian government continues to escalate its rhetoric with fighting intensifying in Ukraine
The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023 Lavrov says West prevented negotiations to end Ukraine war Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says Moscow was willing to negotiate with Ukraine in the early months of the war but the United States and other Western nations advised Kyiv against it