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Attempts to rewrite wartime history jeopardize modern world order: Russian FM

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Thursday slammed the attempts to rewrite the history of World War II, saying they would jeopardize the modern UN-centric world order.

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Russia warns U.S. over possible missile deployment in Europe

​Russia considered possible missile deployment of the U.S. in Europe and other regions as counterproductive, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Tuesday.

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Russia ready for win-win cooperation with West: Lavrov

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Wednesday reiterated Moscow's willingness to have win-win cooperation with the West.

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Russia keen to boost economic ties with Cuba, says top envoy

​Russian Foreign Affairs Minister Sergey Lavrov, on an official visit to Cuba Tuesday, said his country was interested in expanding economic ties with the Caribbean country.

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Russia hopes coordination in E. Ukraine would support ceasefire

​Moscow hoped coordination on the division line between conflicting sides in eastern Ukraine would support the ceasefire regime and the withdrawal of heavy armaments, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Tuesday.

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Western actions on Ukraine contradictory to democracy: Russian FM

​Western countries' actions during the Ukraine crisis are contrary to democratic principles, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Saturday.

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Russia to push for free trade zone between EU, EEU

Russia calls for a free trade zone between the European Union (EU) and the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU), Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Saturday.

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Russia, U.S. reach no agreement on sharing intelligence against IS: Russian FM

Russia has reached no agreement with the United States over sharing intelligence against the extremist Islamic State (IS) group or sending military instructors to Iraq, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Saturday.

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Russian FM slams West on Ukraine crisis

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday that the Ukrainians should have their own choices freely without interference from the outside.

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Ukraine should have their own choices freely: Russian FM

The Ukrainians should have their own choices freely without interference from the outside, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday.

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Russia ready to work with everyone on Ukraine crisis settlement: FM

Russia is ready to cooperate with everyone who desires a faster solution to Ukraine's crisis, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Tuesday.

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Russia blames U.S., Ukraine for preventing OSCE roadmap release

Russia on Monday blamed the United States and Ukraine for hampering the release of proposals on solving the Ukrainian crisis drafted by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).

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Russian FM in Baghdad for talks with Iraqi leaders

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held meetings on Thursday with Iraqi leaders over the Syrian crisis, bilateral ties and counter-terrorism efforts, especially on joint defense contracts.

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Russia rejects "one-sided" UN draft resolution on Syria

Russia's foreign minister on Tuesday described the UN Security Council's draft resolution on Syria as "counterproductive" and the ideas proposed by Western partners as "absolutely one-sided and detached from reality."

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Russia facing new diplomatic challenges: FM

Russia's diplomacy was facing more and more challenges due to the changing international situation, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Monday.

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Russia invites Syrian opposition to Moscow for talks: FM

Russia has invited Syrian opposition groups to travel to Moscow for talks aimed at bridging their differences on the planned Geneva peace conference, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Monday.

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Russia to help Greece exit crisis: visiting Russian FM

Russia will support Greece's efforts to overcome the current economic crisis through further development of bilateral cooperation in several sectors, visiting Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Wednesday in Athens.