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Kremlin warns against optimism on peace after Rubio, Lavrov meet in Manila

Rubio said that it was a challenge to find an "end that both sides can accept," but that the US is "prepared to play that role in a positive way."

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov attends a meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers Meeting in Pasay, Metro Manila, on July 23, 2026.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio walks from a vehicle before departing from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on July 19, 2026.

Russia bans nighttime vessel movement at Novorossiysk port, industry sources say

Firefighters work at a site of a Russian missile and drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Poltava region, Ukraine, in this handout picture released June 27, 2026.

US top diplomat in Kyiv resigns as Russia calls for 'clarity' on US role in frozen peace talks

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi meets with the Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (2nd R) in St. Petersburg, Russia on April 27, 2026.

Araghchi visit highlights Iran-Russia coordination during US-Iran conflict tensions


Syria chemical arms threat unacceptable, Russia says

Russian FM Lavrov slams US comments, accuses State Department of justifying terrorism in Syria; Assad launches counter-assaults on Damascus and Aleppo.

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Russia accuses US of justifying terrorism in Syria

Lavrov slams comments made by US State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland who said attacks on Assad's top officials are "not surprising"; Assad launches counter-assaults on Damascus, Aleppo.

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West urges Chapter 7 UN action on Syria after bomb

Britain, Germany, France and US urge Security Council action after explosion; Russia says resolution will worsen violence.

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Russia says 'decisive battle' underway in Syria

Moscow's FM Lavrov warns that any new sanctions would be tantamount to direct support for the rebels.

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Salehi: Iran is ready to host Syria crisis talks

Iranian foreign minister's statement appears to indicate a shift in the Tehran's approach to Assad.

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Salehi: Iran nuclear talks on right track

Speaking with Russian FM, Iranian foreign minister says overall he is optimistic about final outcome of nuclear talks.

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Does anyone really want a deal?

Washington watch: Russian FM got it partially right when said America’s Congress, not president, is blocking compromise on Iran.

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'Ceasefire should coincide with monitors' arrival'

Syrian FM accuses rebels of escalations, says Damascus has withdrawn "some troops from some provinces."

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Syria; violence spills into Lebanon

Most deaths occur in central Homs province, flashpoint region for opposition, gov't battles; several shells hit Lebanese village.

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France: Compromise with Russia on Syria possible

After meeting with Russia's Lavrov, Juppe says France won't accept status quo long term, ready to work on new resolution.

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