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Kuleba seeks "substantive conversation" with Lavrov on Donbas settlement

The talks should be held in the Normandy format with the mediation of France and Germany, Kuleba believes.

22:45, 09.06.2021

Turkey responds to Russian criticism of strike drone sales to Ukraine

The deal involves Bayraktar UAVs that have proved highly effective during the latest escalation of conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh between Azerbaijan and Armenia.

13:00, 01.06.2021

Russian foreign ministry reacts to Kravchuk's comment on moving Donbas talks from Minsk

Lavrov hopes France and Germany will not support the move.

19:30, 27.05.2021

Russia stands against Turkey-Ukraine cooperation on Crimea

Turkey, along with the rest of NATO, criticized Moscow's 2014 annexation of Crimea and voiced support for Ukraine's territorial integrity as Kyiv's forces battle Russian proxies in eastern Ukraine.

19:30, 24.05.2021

Kuleba says Lavrov shuns Normandy ministers' meeting

Ukraine's minister is not in contact with his Russian counterpart.

10:15, 21.05.2021

Blinken meets with Lavrov, raises concerns over Russia's military build-up near Ukraine

Blinken also raised concerns over the repression of opposition organizations in Russia.

12:45, 20.05.2021

Blinken to meet Lavrov to discuss Biden-Putin summit

Earlier, Biden put forward the idea of holding a Russian-U.S. summit in a third country in the coming months.

14:25, 19.05.2021

Russia expels 10 U.S. diplomats in retaliatory measure

Lavrov said U.S. Ambassador John Sullivan was advised to travel "home for consultations."

21:00, 16.04.2021

Ukraine could be "destroyed" in case of Donbas escalation, Russia's Lavrov threatens

Lavrov's statement comes amid Russia amassing troops and military hardware along Ukrainian border under the pretext of drills.

18:00, 01.04.2021

Kuleba: Russia started curtailing relations with EU back in 2014, by launching aggression against Ukraine

Russia's top diplomat Sergei Lavrov, with his statements, has revealed "the whole breadth of the Russian soul," Kuleba said.

23:15, 16.02.2021

Kremlin explains Lavrov's statement on Russia's readiness to sever ties with EU

Peskov claims, what Lavrov meant was that Russia should be ready "for some restrictions, for some limitations, and other unfriendly manifestations."

16:05, 12.02.2021

Russia "not interested" in mending ties with EU – Borrell

The main parameters of the geopolitical landscape of the 21st century are now being drawn, the top diplomat says.

09:00, 08.02.2021

OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Linde discusses Ukraine with Russian FM Lavrov in Moscow

Linde stressed that a resolution to the conflict is a strong priority for Sweden as Chair.

12:20, 04.02.2021

Bosnia names condition for handing back to Ukraine relic icon earlier gifted to Lavrov

Ukraine has slammed the statement as "unacceptable".

14:25, 15.01.2021

Ukrainian icon presented to Lavrov in Bosnia estimated at EUR 12.5 mln

The icon is almost 300 years old and was stored in the Ukrainian city of Luhansk, which is now occupied by Russian-controlled forces.

11:55, 12.01.2021

Russian billionaire might be involved in illegal seizure of Ukrainian icon in Donbas – media

Malofeev is a fan of religious works of art.

10:15, 24.12.2020

Russia to "return" to Bosnia icon gifted to Lavrov over "Ukrainian heritage" row

There are signs showing the icon is of Ukrainian origin and had been stolen from the war-torn region in Donbas.

21:20, 20.12.2020

Ukraine furious over icon presented to Lavrov in Bosnia and Herzegovina – media

Prosecutors have already launched an investigation into the Ukrainian diplomats' note.

18:45, 18.12.2020

Bosnian presidency members snub Russia's Lavrov over "disrespect"

Lavrov did meet with the presidency's Serb member Milorad Dodik on Monday and again on Tuesday.

21:00, 15.12.2020

EU High Representative urges Russia to fully implement Minsk agreements

The full implementation of the Minsk agreements remains key in EU-Russia relations.

22:30, 13.10.2020

FM Kuleba: Russia trying to present "green men" in Belarus as Ukrainian "extremists"

Russia itself has admitted to sending its "specialists" to the neighboring state, the Ukrainian diplomat said.

17:55, 02.09.2020

Russia's Lavrov accuses "Ukraine extremists" of destabilizing Belarus

The top diplomat has claimed some 200 Ukrainian nationals have already deployed after passing training.

16:05, 02.09.2020

Russia weary of Donbas war, Kravchuk "feels"

However, if Russia fails to go for any concessions, Ukraine will be looking for other settlement options, beyond the Minsk format, suggests delegation chief.

16:45, 17.08.2020

Russia's Foreign Minister Lavrov unhappy with OSCE SMM's performance in Ukraine

The minister claims the mission "pays insufficient attention" to its mandate.

11:59, 12.08.2020

Russia not cooperating on Khangoshvili murder case, German foreign minister says

Lavrov demands evidence of Russian government involvement, alleged by German prosecutors.

09:50, 12.08.2020

Russia must comply with Minsk Agreements, German Foreign Minister reminds Lavrov

Maas has emphasized that Russian cooperation is required to achieve progress in implementing the decisions approved at the Normandy Four summit.

19:10, 20.05.2020

Another Russian attempt to have Western sanctions lifted: now through CIS instruments

Upon hearing from the West a firm "no" regarding the lifting of sanctions, Russia hasn't abandoned attempts to find a way to settle the issue that has long become a real nuisance.

23:50, 19.05.2020

Russia once again refutes direct participation in Donbas conflict

Russia's top diplomat says another Normandy Four summit can't be held anytime soon.

13:40, 27.04.2020

OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Rama calls on Russia to implement Minsk accords

Rama also said that the Albanian OSCE Chairmanship would support the way forward for a peaceful resolution of the conflict.

11:51, 27.02.2020

Russia's MFA Lavrov: NATO "has nothing to do with Ukraine," shouldn't interfere in Donbas talks

He says NATO "could only worsen" the Ukrainian issue.

22:42, 17.02.2020

Ukraine responds to Lavrov's offer for both countries to appoint ambassadors

MFA Ukraine says that amid Russia's continued aggression against Ukraine, appointing an ambassador is off the table.

23:10, 11.02.2020

Kremlin says Russia's ready to send ambassador to Kyiv – Peskov

Yet, there has been no substantive conversation about the exchange of the heads of the two countries' diplomatic missions.

14:49, 10.02.2020

Russian FM Lavrov speaks about possible exchange of ambassadors with Kyiv

According to Lavrov, the two countries are highly interconnected in economic issues.

11:23, 10.02.2020

Reuters: Russia sends Lavrov to Venezuela to 'counteract' U.S. sanctions

In Venezuela, Lavrov will meet Maduro as well as Executive Vice President Delcy Rodriguez and Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza.

18:40, 04.02.2020

Lavrov says "hopes" for progress on Donbas under Zelensky

At the same time, Lavrov stressed that "progress in the settlement could be achieved only through a direct dialogue between the parties to the conflict – Kyiv, Donetsk and Luhansk."

12:45, 26.12.2019

Lavrov: Russia to "toughly" defend rights of "Russian-speaking" citizens in Ukraine, to remain "mediator" on Donbas

Lavrov emphasized the "internal conflict in Ukraine" remains a serious destabilizing factor.

15:09, 23.12.2019

MFA Russia to influence Donbas armed forces to implement Normandy Four summit's decisions

According to Lavrov, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky allegedly wants positive changes in relations with the Russian Federation, but "there are those who are trying to prevent him from doing this."

12:12, 23.12.2019

Pompeo: "No mistake" Trump warned Lavrov about meddling

Pompeo's remarks come after Lavrov told reporters that he and Trump "haven't even actually discussed elections."

09:40, 12.12.2019

Trump says discussed Russia's election meddling with Lavrov – media

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Ukraine – and the importance of Ukraine's sovereignty – was a "major" topic of his conversation with Lavrov.

09:00, 11.12.2019

Trump, Pompeo set to meet Russian FM Lavrov at White House – media

The two diplomats will discuss Ukraine, Syria, arms control, and other issues related to currently tense U.S.-Russia relations.

16:00, 10.12.2019

WP: Russian foreign minister to meet with Pompeo in DC next week

Pompeo will host Sergey Lavrov on Tuesday for talks that are expected to be followed by a joint news conference.

15:01, 07.12.2019

Lavrov says West should abandon "imperial policy," lift sanctions against Russia

Russian official claims "Donetsk and Luhansk [Russian-occupied areas in Ukraine's Donetsk and Luhansk regions] are in conflict with Kyiv" in eastern Ukraine.

15:20, 27.11.2019

Moscow suggests Malaysian experts should look into Russia data on MH17 crash – Russian media

Lavrov claims Russia provided all the data to the Joint Investigation Team.

16:09, 21.11.2019

Lavrov wants Paris, Berlin react to Ukraine's stance on amnesty, talks with self-styled "authorities" in Donbas

Some signals coming from Kyiv Lavrov called "contradictory".

21:10, 18.11.2019

Ukraine's FM Prystaiko has no intention to talk with his Russian counterpart

Earlier, Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York City.

20:42, 12.10.2019

Zelensky comments on brief exchange with Russia's Lavrov in New York

The Russian foreign minister congratulated Zelensky on the recent swap of held persons.

10:40, 26.09.2019

Ukrainian President Zelensky, Russian FM Lavrov hold brief talks at UNGA: Russian media

A source said the conversation was "quite businesslike."

10:40, 25.09.2019

U.S. extracted top spy from inside Russia in 2017– CNN

At the same time, a CIA spokesperson said that CNN's narrative was false.

09:20, 10.09.2019

Lavrov: Russia not going to "make gesture" for Ukraine's Zelensky on Donbas

Lavrov says Russia has already made so many "positive gestures" to resolve the situation in Donbas.

16:04, 11.06.2019

Ukraine risks going for concessions on Donbas but getting nothing in return – Rzeczpospolita

The Russians are unlikely to sit at the negotiation table with Ukraine until they have twisted the opponent's hands.

19:30, 10.06.2019