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Sergey Lavrov

Lavrov Calls for Halt to US Military Operations against Ansarallah in Yemen
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Lavrov has called for an immediate halt to the use of force against Ansarallah in Yemen, emphasizing the importance of political dialogue to prevent further bloodshed. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey […]

Netanyahu’s Goal to Eradicate Hamas Unrealistic – Russian FM Lavrov
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “It is an unrealistic task to eradicate the organization which exists, which has enough capabilities and enough support, including in the Muslim world”. – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Russian […]

‘Collective Punishment’ – Lavrov Condemns Israel’s Actions in Gaza
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated on Wednesday that Israel’s war against Gaza amounts to “collective punishment,” as the death toll in the besieged Strip nears 40,000. Speaking to reporters at the UN’s New York […]

Diverting Attention from Gaza – Lavrov Slams Rumors on Iran’s Nuclear Weapons
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “The desire and goal, it seems to me, is to divert the attention of the world community from what is happening in Gaza”. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on […]

No Prospects for Stabilization in Gaza Given Israel’s ‘Uncompromising Attitude’ — Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday that there are no prospects for a quick stabilization of the situation in the Gaza Strip due to Israel’s “uncompromising attitude”. Speaking at a meeting of the […]

Discussions about Gaza’s Future without Ceasefire are ‘Useless’ – Lavrov
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Tuesday that any discussions about the future of the Gaza Strip without an immediate cease-fire are “useless.” Speaking at a UN Security Council session […]

‘We Can (Not) Do Whatever We Want’ – Lavrov Says ‘Holocaust Doesn’t Give Israel Impunity’
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Soviet people were also subject to Nazi genocide, but Russia doesn’t have carte blanche in the global arena, Lavrov said in a press conference today. Israel should not think […]

Objectives of Israel’s and Russia’s Wars ‘nearly Identical’ – Did Lavrov Shift Position on Gaza?
By Palestine Chronicle Staff In a strange shift, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov was quoted as saying that Israel’s war on Gaza is identical to Moscow’s military operation against Ukraine. The comments, attributed to […]

Injustice for Palestinians Must Be Removed – Russian Foreign Minister
By Palestine Chronicle Staff It is necessary to cut the vicious circle of violence by removing the injustice, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said. In an interview with Russian news agency TASS on […]

Washington Wants to Create a Palestinian ‘Protectorate’ – Lavrov
Washington – alone or with its allies – cannot “secretly throw together a sustainable and viable concept of the State of Palestine,” Lavrov said. Sustainable peace in the Middle East can only be achieved after […]

Netanyahu ‘Strongly Rejects’ Russia’s Stance on Gaza War – Reports
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Unlike the pro-Tel Aviv stance by Washington, Moscow has maintained a clear position demanding an immediate and unconditional ceasefire. In a speech at the Doha Forum on Sunday, Russian Foreign […]

Creation of a Palestinian State is ‘Historically Inevitable’ – Russian FM Lavrov
The creation of a Palestinian state is historically inevitable, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an interview with RT on Wednesday. “The creation of a Palestinian state is historically inevitable,” Lavrov stated, noting that […]

US Does Not Want to Stop Israel – Russian FM Lavrov to RT
The United States does not want to constrain Israel’s military actions in Gaza, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an interview with RT on Wednesday. When asked to comment on why he believed the […]

Lavrov: Anglo-Saxons Pushing Middle East towards Big War
Lavrov, and other top Russian officials and diplomats, including Russian President Vladimir Putin himself, have spoken out repeatedly against the current Israeli war on Gaza, and the US’ unconditional support for Tel Aviv. The Anglo-Saxon […]

Olympic Committee ‘Discredited Itself Entirely’ over Israel – Lavrov
“Whatever fits the interests of the West, mainly the US, they support and look for formulas to make it work,” the Russian foreign minister said. The International Olympic Committee’s position that Israeli athletes aren’t responsible […]

Gaza Destruction Would be Disaster for Decades, Centuries: Russia
‘If the Gaza Strip is destroyed and 2 million residents are expelled, it will create a catastrophe for many more decades, if not centuries.” – Lavrov. A ceasefire and humanitarian programs are needed in Gaza […]

Two States in Palestine, Israel not Possible Now: Lavrov
Lavrov dismissed as unreal the idea of inviting Israel and the Palestinians to dialogue right now, as a huge number of people in both Israel and Palestine as well as foreigners have been killed. Launching […]

Lavrov Pinpoints ‘Roots of Tensions’ in Palestine, Israel
The escalation of violence in the Middle East should provide an impetus for implementing a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said. Speaking to journalists on Thursday, the top […]

Russia Attacks Washington’s Stance on Gaza War, Monopoly on Mediation
Moscow is deeply concerned at last weekend’s surge in violence between Israel and the Palestinian Resistance movement Hamas, but finds the US approach to the crisis problematic, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said. Washington’s position […]

Lavrov Says US is Preventing Establishment of Palestinian State
The United States is doing everything it can to prevent the establishment of a Palestinian state, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly. Lavrov added that full […]

Russia’s FM Lavrov Slams US Double Standards over Israel, Ukraine War
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov slammed US double standards over Syria’s Golan Heights and the Donbass region in Ukraine. Speaking at a press conference on the sidelines of the United […]

Russia Rejects Israel’s ‘Memorial Day’ Request; Erdan Storms Out of UN Meeting
Russia considers Israel’s unilateral measures the main reason for the outbreak of violence in the occupied Palestinian territories, according to a speech delivered by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Lavrov’s speech was delivered during a […]

High-Level Hamas Delegation Visits Moscow at Russia’s Invitation
A high-level Hamas delegation visited Moscow at the invitation of the Russian government, the Palestinian resistance group said on Tuesday. Hamas made the announcement while highlighting its standing among major global powers. Both Russia and […]

Hamas Leader Haniyeh Visits Russia for Talks
Head of Hamas’ Political Bureau Ismail Haniyeh arrived in the Russian capital Moscow on Saturday accompanied by a senior delegation from the movement’s leadership. In a statement, Haniyeh’s media adviser, Taher Al-Nono, said that the […]

From Moscow, Lavrov ‘Strongly Condemns’ Israeli Attacks on Syria
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov condemned on Tuesday Israeli missile attacks against Syria, news agencies reported. Lavrov was speaking at a joint news conference from Moscow alongside his Syrian counterpart, […]

Russia: Palestinian Journalist’s Assassination is ‘a Disaster that Shook the World’
The assassination of Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh is “a disaster that shook the world”, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said, adding that only a few people heard the news of her death “without […]

Russian FM Demands Investigation into Shireen Abu Akleh Killing during PLO Meeting
Russia’s foreign minister demanded an investigation into the Shireen Abu Akleh killing during a meeting with a senior member of the Palestine Liberation Organization in Moscow on Tuesday, The New Arab reported. PLO Executive Committee […]

Israeli Mercenaries Fight alongside ‘Ukrainian Neo-Nazis’, Moscow Says
The Russian Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that Israeli mercenaries are fighting with the ultranationalist Azov Battalion in Ukraine. In an interview with Russian Sputnik radio, Maria Zarakhova, a spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, […]

Russia Lashes out: Israel ‘Supports Neo-Nazi Regime in Ukraine’
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Russian Foreign Ministry accused Israel on Tuesday of supporting neo-nazis in Ukraine, Israeli media reported. On Monday, Israeli officials had condemned Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov for his remarks during […]

Hamas Chief, Russian FM Discuss Escalations in Jerusalem, Gaza
The head of Hamas political bureau, Ismail Haniyeh, spoke on the phone with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Thursday, and discussed the latest developments in the occupied city of Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip, […]