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Russia 'Obviously at a Loss,' 'Improvising' in War: Ex-Putin Speechwriter
"They don't know what to do," said Abbas Gallyamov. "Putin needs to achieve something that will convince Russians that he won."
Kremlin Official Sees NATO Preparing for War With Russia
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov also compared actions by NATO and the EU to Nazi leader Adolf Hitler's strategy in World War II.
Russia Slams Move That Forced Sergei Lavrov to Cancel Serbia Trip
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova called countries near Serbia closing airspace to Lavrov's plane "another closed channel of communication."
Russia Claims Sanctions Won't Hurt Energy Profits, Expects 'Increase'
Russia's foreign minister Sergei Lavrov said Saturday that the country has "alternative sales markets" for oil exports "where we are already increasing sales."
Russia's Sergei Lavrov Compares Ukraine to Palestine
The Russian foreign minister was speaking in a video shared by Moscow's embassy in Geneva and comes hot on the heels of controversial statements he made about Volodymyr Zelensky and Adolf Hitler.
Putin Offers Rare Apology to Israel After Official's Anti-Semitic Comments
The apology comes after the Russian foreign minister suggested this week that Adolf Hitler was part Jewish.
Russia-Israel Relations Unravel as Putin Risks Losing Key Middle East Ally
Israeli President Isaac Herzog said he was "angry and disgusted" with claims by Russia's foreign minister about Hitler and antisemitism
Russia Says Israeli Mercenaries Have Teamed Up with Nazis in Ukraine
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said Israelis were fighting "shoulder to shoulder" with Azov militants.
Israel Blasts Russian Minister Lavrov's Hitler Remarks—'Unforgivable'
"It is an unforgivable, scandalous statement, a terrible historical mistake, and we expect an apology," Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid said.
Russia Says 1M 'Evacuated' From Ukraine as Kyiv Fears 'Hostages' Strategy
Since Russia's invasion began, Ukrainian officials have accused Moscow of forcibly kidnapping its people.
As Pentagon Sends Phoenix Ghost Drones to Ukraine, Russia Slams NATO Allies
Few details are known about the 121 Phoenix Ghost drones that the Biden administration is providing to Ukraine.
Russia Threatens Japan With 'Retaliatory Measures' Over U.S. Naval Exercise
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Morgulov made the comments to Russian state-owned newswire RIA Novosti.
The Threat of Nuclear War Should Not Be 'Underestimated,' Kremlin Says
"The danger is serious, real," Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said of a potential nuclear war. "And we must not underestimate it."
Russia Insists It Won't Use Nuclear Weapons in Ukraine
Russia's foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov, said his forces would only use "conventional weapons" during the conflict.
U.S. Tells India There Will Be 'Consequences' for Dodging Russia Sanctions
The U.S. issued the warning on Thursday, the same day Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in India after concluding a two-day visit to China.
Who is Polina Kovaleva? Stepdaughter of Russia's Lavrov Hit By Sanctions
Polina Kovaleva, the 26-year-old daughter of Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov's mistress, had her assets frozen amid the ongoing Ukrainian conflict.
Florida Woman Threatened After Mistaken for Russian Official's Daughter
Ekaterina Lavrova said that people have been harassing her after mistaking her for the daughter of Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
Russia Proposes Solution to End Ukraine War
The Kremlin suggested that a neutral Ukraine, built on the model of Austria, could be a possible compromise to end a conflict now in its third week.
Russian TV Calls for Hangings of Ukrainians in Occupied Cities
"I would restore the death penalty by hanging through military tribunal," one pundit said.
Ukraine Calls Russia's Bluff Over Claims Troops Being Pulled Back
Despite more than 100,000 Russian troops being stationed at the Western border with Ukraine, Moscow has consistently denied planning an invasion.
Russia Tells U.S. To Not Arm Ukraine As It Assembles Nearly 130k Troops at Border
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Friday.
Russia Warns U.S. It Will 'Eliminate Unacceptable Threats'
Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov told RIA Novosti that the West must stop its "aggressive line."
Ukraine NATO Invite Risks 'Large-Scale Conflict,' Russia FM Warns
Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has accused the West of "pulling" Ukraine into NATO, as tens of thousands of Russian troops sit along Kyiv's borders.
Russia Circled by 'Instability,' Diplomat Says As Moscow Ramps up War Talk
Russian officials and allies are framing Moscow's deployment of troops to the Ukraine border as a necessary defensive measure.
Russia Accuses U.S. of Building 'Belt of Instability' to Undermine Moscow
Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov levelled a raft of allegations at the West on Friday, including that Russia's rivals are meddling in its upcoming elections.
Russia Says the West Will 'Regret' Any Meddling in Its Election
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that foreign actors may "provoke protests" ahead of Russia's parliamentary elections in September.
Putin, Biden Headed For Showdown Over Belarus Ryanair Diversion
Putin and Biden's tentative first summit next month may be a showdown on numerous tense issues even prior to Sunday's Belarus Ryanair incident.
Russia's Sergei Lavrov Wears Profanity-Laced COVID Mask on China Trip
The Russian foreign minister wore a mask which had been given to him by pool reporters for his birthday.
Putin Named Russia's Most Popular Politician for 21st Year Running
Some 38 percent of Russians said he was the top politician, but this figure was down on previous years.
Obama Left Trump 'a Horrible Legacy,' Russia's Foreign Minister Says
Sergei Lavrov accused Obama of putting personal issues before those of the state and undermining ties between Washington and Moscow.