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Apr 27 2023 
Mr. Lavrov’s New York Shuffle
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s New York moment performed the diplomatic equivalent of bringing the house down, writes Pepe Escobar.
Now picture a true gentleman, the foremost diplomat of these troubled times, in total command of the facts and endowed with a delightful sense of humor, taking a perilous walk on the wild side, to quote… Continue reading
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Apr 26 2023 
FM Sergey Lavrov’s at the UNSC open debate on the Situation in the Middle East, Including the Palestinian Question, New York, April 25, 2023
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s remarks at the UN Security Council open debate on the Situation in the Middle East, Including the Palestinian Question, New York, April 25, 2023
Distinguished colleagues,Ladies and gentlemen,
The Middle East is currently going through a profound transformation that is unfolding in a way that is rather contradictory. Improvement of relations between the… Continue reading
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Apr 25 2023 
Russian FM Lavrov Chairs UNSC Meeting on ‘Effective Multilateralism’ (Update – Transcript)
Mr Lavrov did not pull any punches with his statement to the UNSC. This is but one of the gems:
No one gave the West the right to speak on behalf of all mankind.
There is a distinct lack of reporting as the Russian news reporters did not receive visas. And this is something that I’ve been… Continue reading -
Apr 21 2023 
FM Lavrov presser in Cuba
We have some spirit and some vigor in Cuba, different from the comments that I made here.
First the Russian MFA summary of opening remarks which contains a statement that I concur with, and have stated in various ways on our site. It is not yet time to forget about the hegemon, as it is increasing… Continue reading
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Apr 18 2023 
FM Lavrov’s visit to Brazil: Agenda and Transcript
On April 17, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visited (https://mid.ru/en/foreign_policy/news/1863973/) the Federative Republic of Brazil as part of his trip to Latin America.
During the visit, which was marked by the traditionally friendly atmosphere of the bilateral relations, Sergey Lavrov…
🤝 was received by President of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva;
🤝 met with Chief Advisor of the… Continue reading -
Mar 13 2023 
Sergey Lavrov’s interview with Channel One
This interview is selected to post because of the explanation of what is happening in Georgia and it is a replay of the Maidan in Ukraine.
10 March 2023 19:02
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s interview with Channel One’s The Great Game political talk show, Moscow, March 10, 2023
Question: I’ll start with a question concerning the latest news.… Continue reading -
Jan 31 2023 
FM Lavrov (the lionhearted): Africa visit
To keep continuity and an African focus, I refer to FM Lavrov’s previous visit to Africa. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visited a number of African countries in July 2022. That series of meetings I described as a stunning win for diplomacy and Mr Lavrov was treated like a rock star. He visited Egypt, Congo-Brazzaville, Uganda,… Continue reading
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Dec 27 2022 
Lavrov: interview with TASS
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s year-end interview with TASS news agency, December 27, 2022
Question: The launch of the special military operation in Ukraine and ensuing developments, including an unprecedented deterioration of our relations with the West, was the main event of the outgoing year. Do you think the conflict in Ukraine can last a long time,… Continue reading -
Dec 27 2022 
Lavrov speaks to Russian Media
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s opening remarks at a working meeting with senior executives of the Russian media, Moscow, December 26, 2022
Summary:⚠️ Everything that we are now witnessing in Europe in its broadest sense and on other continents, where US “messengers” want every country to take an anti-Russia position, to join the sanctions and to keep… Continue reading
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FM Lavrov: Dialogue for the Future
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s remarks during a meeting with the participants of the scientific and educational programme, Dialogue for the Future, Moscow, November 30, 2022
Colleagues.It is good to see everyone here at the Dialogue for the Future again. We hold this dialogue regularly, normally at the end of each calendar year. We find it very… Continue reading
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Lavrov’s comments: Film, Nazism on Trial
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s interview for the film, Nazism on Trial, Moscow, November 26, 2022
Question: Today, we are being told (primarily by the Ukrainians) that the Russians have “made things up” and there are no Nazis in Ukraine and there have never been any. However, we remember history well. We can see that over the… Continue reading -
Nov 16 2022 
Lavrov: remarks and answers to media questions following the G20 Summit
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s remarks and answers to media questions following the G20 Summit, Denpasar, November 15, 2022
During the first day of the G20 Summit, the discussion focused on three subjects – energy, food security, and the global health situation.
We outlined our widely-distributed and principled approaches to the causes of the ongoing energy and food… Continue reading
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FM Lavrov: Formal Transcript: 77th UNGA
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s remarks at the General Debate of the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, New York, September 24, 2022
Madame President,
Colleagues,
Ladies and gentlemen,
We are meeting at a both challenging and dramatic moment. Crisis situations are growing, and the international security situation is deteriorating rapidly.
Instead of engaging in honest dialogue… Continue reading
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Sep 23 2022 
In a nutshell: Lavrov, UNSC, Ukraine
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s remarks at a meeting of the UN Security Council on Ukraine, New York, September 22, 2022
Brief Summary
We have no doubt that Ukraine has finally turned into a Nazi-style totalitarian state where standards of international humanitarian law are trampled underfoot with impunity.
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The position of the states that are pumping Ukraine with weapons… Continue reading
