“under the pretext of protecting oil deposits from the Islamic State.”
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Sergey Lavrov
Sergey Viktorovich Lavrov is a Russian diplomat who has served as Minister of Foreign Affairs since 2004. He is the country's longest-serving foreign minister since the Soviet era.
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2026· 30 entries
“s communications director, said in a tweet later on Tuesday:”
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KBC Digital: Lavrov outlines Russia’s vision of emerging multipolar world order
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Armenpress: Sergey Lavrov congratulates Ararat Mirzoyan on Armenia’s Independence Day
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Министерство иностранных дел России: Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s video address to participants in the 2nd World Public Assembly “The New World: Values that Unite,” Moscow, September 18, 2026
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Министерство иностранных дел России: Comment by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov regarding the elections to the ninth State Duma, Moscow, September 18, 2026
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dunyanews.tv: Lavrov praises Pakistani student for speaking Russian
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The New Voice of Ukraine: Resignation rumors swirl around Russia's longtime Foreign Minister Lavrov
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Министерство иностранных дел России: Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s remarks at the opening ceremony of the 4th congress of the International Russophile Movement, Moscow, September 17, 2026
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Xornal Galicia: Sergey Lavrov, afirmó este martes que Rusia está dispuesta a buscar compromisos sobre Ucrania
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Daily News Egypt: Lavrov warns of “very short” war if Europe attacks Russia during Ekaterinburg address
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VOI.ID: Foreign Minister Lavrov Warns War Will Be Different if Europe Attacks Russia
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Министерство иностранных дел России: Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s remarks and answers to questions during the panel, New World Architecture: An Open Dialogue with Sergey Lavrov, held as part of Knowledge: Trailblazers federal educational marathon, Yekaterinburg, September 16, 2026
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Informat.ro: Sergey Lavrov warns that a European attack on Russia would trigger a “completely different and very short” war
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Министерство иностранных дел России: Address by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at the closing ceremony of the International Youth Festival, Yekaterinburg, September 16, 2026
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upday News: Sergey Lavrov threatens West with a very short war over troop plans in Ukraine
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Türkiye Today: Lavrov warns war would be ‘very short’ if Europe attacks Russia
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Informat.ro: Sergey Lavrov denounces alleged „direct interference by the West” ahead of Russia’s legislative elections
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WION: War will be ‘completely different and very short’ if Europe attacks Russia, warns Lavrov
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Mid-Day: Sergey Lavrov says Russia ready for Ukraine compromises but opposes NATO presence on borders - Mid-Day
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Informat.ro: Sergey Lavrov accuses the US of extending the war in Ukraine by a year after withdrawing from the alleged Anchorage agreements
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The New Voice of Ukraine: Lavrov plans to meet Rubio at U.N. and sets Russia’s condition on Ukraine
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chinadailyhk: Lavrov: Russia ready for Ukraine talks, but firm on NATO
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irishsun.com: The unlikely appeal of Sergey Lavrov to Generation Z
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The New Voice of Ukraine: Russia would continue war during negotiations with Ukraine, Lavrov says
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Informat.ro: Sergey Lavrov responds to Volodymyr Zelensky: “Let him come to Moscow” for a meeting with Vladimir Putin
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“our American colleagues still prefer to push the Ukrainian leadership toward a confrontational path.”
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“I am convinced that thanks to our perseverance, patience and determination, we will defend the noble goals that are vital for our people and our country”
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“using the Holocaust of the Jewish people as a political tool must cease immediately”
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“they know for sure – rather than suspect – that it has atomic bombs.”
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2025· 2 entries
Awarded Order of St. Andrew the Apostle the First-Called (2025).
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Claimed: ““These associations [BRICS and SCO] include our natural allies and partners, whom we partnered with to eradicate modern practices of neocolonialism.”” — rated Misleading by VOA.
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2024· 5 entries
Claimed: ““[Ukrainians] are ruthlessly pushed by their own authorities to the war to be slaughtered there.”” — rated False by VOA.
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Claimed: ““[I]f someone raises questions about why such closeness [between Mongolia and Russia] — well, probably, these are the people who once again began to slip Nazi overtones into their actions, not only their thoughts, which is reflected in support for the Kyiv regime.”” — rated False by VOA.
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Claimed: ““[I]n 2021, V.A. Zelensky, in one of his interviews, ordered those who feel connected to the Russian culture to get out [of Ukraine] to Russia for the sake of the future of their children and grandchildren.”” — rated False by VOA.
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Claimed: “"Recently, Kyiv Mayor Vitaly Klitschko adopted a resolution prohibiting any cultural or educational events in Russian from being held in Kyiv. Even in everyday life, if anyone speaks Russian at school during breaks or addresses a shop assistant in Russian, they can face administrative charges.”” — rated False by VOA.
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AFP Fact Check rated the claim “A photo shows Donald Trump letting Sergei Lavrov sit at the Resolute Desk” False.
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2023· 3 entries
Claimed: ““[M]any people in the current German administration have inherited Nazi genes. It is a fact.”” — rated False by VOA.
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“Lavrov Says UN Experts Not Empowered To Investigate Wagner's Alleged War Crimes In Mali", UrduPoint, 7 February 2023”
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“s Alleged War Crimes In Mali”
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2022· 7 entries
Due to his involvement in the invasion of Ukraine and related violations of international law, the degree was revoked
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“Russian foreign minister praises Fox News coverage of war in Ukraine (Fri 18 Mar 2022)”
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“s Objectives In Ukraine Now Go Beyond Donbas”
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“[Negando l'invasione russa dell'Ucraina del 2022.] Non abbiamo in mente di attaccare altri paesi. E prima di tutto non abbiamo attaccato l'Ucraina.”
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“Intervista di Zona Bianca su Rete 4 sull'invasione russa dell'Ucraina del 2022, corriere.it, 1 maggio 2022.”
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“declared a special military operation because we had absolutely no other way of explaining to the West that dragging Ukraine into Nato was a criminal act.”
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“the longer this process is delayed, the harder it will be to reach an agreement.”
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2021· 3 entries
Claimed: “In schools in a number of Western countries, children are convinced as part of their curriculum that Jesus Christ was bisexual.”” — rated False by VOA.
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“From Lavrov's opinion piece titled "The Law, Rights, and the Rules" published in "Russia in Global Affairs" on 28 June 2021 . Russian media identified the likely source of this claim to a single TikTok video where an Australian mother recorded her children discussing Jesus being "bi and non-binary” because “he loves everyone in the world” and "he wears a dress and he’s a man" .”
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Lavrov was critical of a massive NATO-led military exercise called Defender-Europe 21, one of the largest NATO-led military exercises in Europe in decades, which began in March 2021
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2020· 7 entries
Awarded Order of the Leopard (2020).
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Awarded Order of Friendship (2020).
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Won Stolypin Medal, 2nd class (2020).
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Awarded Hero of Labour of the Russian Federation (2020).
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Awarded Order of Makarios III (2020).
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“Russian minister says Navalny poisoning reports 'funny to read'", CNN, 16 December 2020”
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“is literally overwhelmed with the desire to do everything to destroy”
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2019· 6 entries
Claimed: ““There are those who want to put Russia in the position of being on the defensive, in the position of the accused. Moreover, the accused in everything and everywhere, whatever area of international life you take: conflicts, the economy, energy, gas pipelines, trade in military products -- everywh…” — rated False by VOA.
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Awarded Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Agatha (2019).
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Claimed: ““The Turkish Stream gas pipeline project offers ample opportunities for joint efforts. Its extension through the territory of Bulgaria will strengthen your country’s energy security.”” — rated False by VOA.
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Claimed: “"I understand that some countries would like to forget as soon as possible about the role that they played in the years of prior to World War II. However, I deem those attempts to accuse us of militarizing public opinion as offensive."” — rated Misleading by VOA.
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Claimed: ““The reason for the Libyan crisis lies in NATO’s actions in 2011. Precisely since that time, Libya has turned into a failed state and a ’black hole,’ through which terrorists, the smuggling of weapons, go south, and to the north - flows of illegal migrants.”” — rated Misleading by VOA.
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Claimed: ““I’ve repeatedly said that as soon as Edward Snowden chose freedom – refused to fly to where he was threatened with the electric chair – the Americans immediately began trying to punish us.”” — rated False by VOA.
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2018· 5 entries
Claimed: ““I will not guess how the results of these elections will affect the future of our relations… We firmly know that the internal political perturbations in the United States directly affect Washington's relations with Moscow, and our relations, our contacts, our partnership on global security issue…” — rated Partially true by VOA.
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Claimed: ““It’s no secret to anyone, Western journalists write openly that Bellingcat is connected to special services, they leak information through it to have some effect on public opinion.”” — rated Misleading by VOA.
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Claimed: “"It was many times that we answered [such] questions, including regarding the 1994 Budapest Memorandum, according to which Ukraine renounced nuclear weapons and Russia pledged not to use nuclear weapons against Ukraine. I recall that we have never applied or threatened Ukraine with nuclear weapon…” — rated False by VOA.
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“unilateral enforcement measures are illegitimate in international affairs”
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“Intervista di Raffaele Leone e Cristina Giuliano, panorama.it, 8 maggio 2018.”
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2017· 4 entries
Awarded Order "Danaker" (2017).
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Claimed: ““I proceed from […] the criteria, stipulated by the international pact on civil and political rights - envisaging freedom of speech and the right for gatherings as well as exceptions when it concerns the state security and the moral well-being of society.”” — rated Misleading by VOA.
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Claimed: ““This is also connected with a necessity of ensuring security, when not only Central Asia, but also the Trans-Caucasus regions of the South Caucasus are becoming routes, which insurgents, extremists, terrorists and drug traffickers are actively trying to use.”” — rated False by VOA.
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Claimed: “"We are convinced that we acted correctly when we responded positively to the request of the lawful government of Syria, a UN member state, a country whose capital was two to three weeks away from being seized by the terrorists.”” — rated Unclear by VOA.
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2016· 5 entries
Awarded Order of the Serbian Flag (2016).
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“s issue, only the Syrian people can define the future of their country and how to solve their problems. Bashar al-Assad, Interview with Bill Neely (July 2016) on”
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“defend their culture, their traditions, celebrate their holidays rather than anniversaries of Roman Shukhevych and Stepan Bandera.”
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Her daughter Polina Kovaleva purchased an apartment in London's elite district of Kensington for £4
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“I am convinced that all serious and honest politicians know perfectly well than Russia will never attack a member state of NATO. We have no such plans.”
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2015· 5 entries
Won Medal "For contribution to the creation of the Eurasian Economic Union" (2015).
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Awarded Order of St. Sergius of Radonezh (2015).
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Awarded Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 1st class (2015).
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Awarded Order of St. Sergius of Radonezh 1st class (2015).
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“For his contribution to the creation of the EEU”
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2014· 3 entries
“Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov says 80% of U.S. lawmakers have never traveled abroad", Politfact, 17 December 2014”
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Due to the unacceptable risk that NATO naval bases would replace the Russian military port there
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“In 2014, our Western colleagues “swallowed” the anti-constitutional armed coup in Ukraine, and since then they’ve been unable to hold that government accountable, although they have long since understood who they are dealing with. Having once branded them democrats and partners, they cannot publicly criticise them now. That's the problem.”
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2012· 5 entries
Awarded Order "Polar Star" (Yakutia) (2012).
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Awarded Dostyk Order of grade I (2012).
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In the early stages of the Syrian Civil War, a Russian delegation travelled to Syria to affirm Russia's backing of the Syrian government of the President Bashar al-Assad
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“Lavrov says no to Russian role in resolving Kashmir issue, (October 2012).”
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“Moscow to Block Any Bid for Force Against Iran, October 2012”
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2011· 8 entries
Awarded honorary doctor of the University of Tromso (2011).
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“Lavrov warns any attack on Iran, whether by Israel or any other, (November 2011)”
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“We won’t let Syria become 2nd Libya"(November 2011)”
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“He said that Muammar Gaddafi's death should be investigated, as he shouldn't have been killed, (October 2011)”
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“Saying that NATO's interference in Libya caused more casualties {December 2011)”
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“Time to abolish no-fly zone over Libya, (September 2011).”
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“Intervention in Libya at odds with UN resolution (March 2011)”
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For his role in peacefully negotiating a maritime delimitation line between Norwegian and Russian sector of the Barents sea
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2010· 6 entries
Awarded Russian Federation Presidential Certificate of Honour (2010).
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Awarded Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 2nd class (2010).
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Awarded Order of Holy Prince Daniel of Moscow 2nd class (2010).
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Awarded Order of Honor (2010).
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Awarded Order of St. Mesrop Mashtots (2010).
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“In his speech from April 2010”
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2009· 2 entries
Awarded Friendship Order (2009).
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“Regarding the reported coup in Georgia. Interview with Euronews (May 2009)”
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2007· 4 entries
Awarded Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun of Peru (2007).
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Awarded Order of the "Commonwealth" (2007).
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Awarded Order of the Sun of Peru (2007).
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“Answering the press questions, in Teheran, June 20, 2007.”
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2006· 2 entries
Awarded Order of the Friendship of Peoples (2006).
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“In Israel, where he meets the Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, {{September 2006))”
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2005· 3 entries
Awarded Dostyk Order of grade II (2005).
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Awarded Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 3rd class (2005).
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“From Transcript, February (2005)”
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2004· 3 entries
Awarded Honored Worker of the Diplomatic Service of the Russian Federation (2004).
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Career landmark: Minister of Foreign Affairs (2004).
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By Karel De Gucht, then Foreign Minister of Belgium
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2003· 1 entry
Which the US invaded later for no reason other than "a vial of unidentified chemicals"
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1998· 1 entry
Awarded Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class (1998).
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1996· 1 entry
Awarded Order of Honour (1996).
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1994· 1 entry
Career landmark: Permanent Representative of Russia to the United Nations (1994–2004).
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1992· 2 entries
Career landmark: Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs (Russia) (1992–1994).
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Lavrov was named director of the Department for International Organizations and Global Issues in the Foreign Ministry of the Russian Federation
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1990· 18 entries
“Non riponiamo la nostra speranza su Assad, o su qualcun altro in Siria.”
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“We believe that the coalition's intervention in the civil war in Libya has not, essentially, been sanctioned by the UN Security Council resolution, its only purpose is to ensure the protection of the civilian population.”
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“Washington ha soggiogato l'Europa per poter muovere guerra a Mosca. Adolf Hitler e Napoleone Bonaparte usarono la stessa tattica contro la Russia.”
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“We think that additional steps, including the cancellation of the no-fly zone, should be taken.”
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“Members of the international community, first of all our Western partners, have chosen the path of supporting one of the sides in the civil war – probably the party that represented the Libyan people's legitimate aspirations, but this still increased the number of casualties among the civilian population.”
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“It is no accident that the Office of UN High Commissioner on Human Rights stated today that all circumstances of his (Gaddafi's) death must be investigated and I fully agree that such an investigation will be conducted.”
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“[Sul ruolo della Russia nella guerra civile siriana] La Russia [...] nel conflitto siriano non ha usato né usa nessuno per scopi egoistici. L'esercito russo, che si trova in territorio siriano su invito del legittimo governo di quel Paese, ha contribuito in tutti i modi all'eliminazione del focolaio militare e politico del terrorismo di Daesh.”
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“If something goes wrong in Syria, many countries of the region will feel a negative impact. We can’t support isolation because of the lesson we drew from Libya.”
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“We believe this would be a huge mistake and we hope that this would never happen.”
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“As the Libyan experience has shown, sadly, a military scenario is possible. We won’t allow any more such disingenuous interpretations. We will see to it that no resolution is open to interpretation like the one on Libya.”
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“Non vogliamo rovesciare Zelensky. Non puntiamo a un cambio di regime a Kiev, questa è una specialità degli americani. Non chiediamo nemmeno che si arrenda. Quello che chiediamo è che interrompa le ostilità e lasci andare i civili. Vogliamo fare in modo che dall'Ucraina non vengano più minacce per la Russia.”
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“La Russia non ha mai interrotto gli sforzi per arrivare a un accordo che eviti una guerra nucleare, una Terza guerra mondiale. Sono i media occidentali ad aver travisato i nostri messaggi e ad aver dato una rappresentazione scorretta dei nostri obiettivi in questa operazione.”
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“There was an attack on our citizens in South Ossetia since most people had a Russian passport and thus Russian citizenship.”
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“Il popolo ucraino verrà liberato dei suoi governanti neonazisti. Merita di vivere in relazioni di buon vicinato, amicizia, prosperità a fianco dei suoi fratelli slavi”
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“Gli Stati Uniti, attraverso l'Ucraina, stanno conducendo una guerra per procura contro il nostro paese con lo stesso compito: la soluzione finale della questione russa, così come Hitler voleva fare con gli ebrei.”
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“Conosciamo questa fissazione di rimuovere i leader autoritari, ma sappiamo come va a finire.”
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“La Nato è ancora un'istituzione della guerra fredda.”
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“What do they mean by insolent remarks that the countries external to the Western Hemisphere are not allowed to have any interests there?... Take a look at the map of the U.S. military bases—the whole world is dotted with red spots and each of them poses rather serious risks.”
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1988· 1 entry
Lavrov returned to Moscow and was named Deputy Chief of the Section for International Economic Relations of the USSR
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1981· 1 entry
Was sent as a senior adviser to the Soviet mission to the United Nations in New York City
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1976· 1 entry
Lavrov returned to Moscow
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1972· 2 entries
Lavrov began his diplomatic career in Sri Lanka and speaks fluent Sinhala, Dhivehi, English, and French, in addition to his native Russian
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Studied at Moscow State Institute of International Relations (1972).
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1966· 1 entry
Studied at School No.1414 (1966).
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1950· 6 entries
Born 1950-03-21.
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“, Politfact, 17 December 2014 A new reality is being formed: the unipolar world is irrevocably becoming a thing of the past, a multipolar one is taking shape. It’s an objective process. It’s unstoppable. In this reality, more than one power will “rule”
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“, US News/Reuters, 11 May 2022 The EU has evolved from a constructive economic platform, as it was created, to an aggressive and belligerent player which already displays its ambitions far beyond the European continent.”
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“, The Guardian, 17 June 2022 Russia has an unblemished reputation and is not ashamed.”
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“, Novinie, 17 June 2022 The Russian people in Ukraine continued to be discriminated against across the board. Laws banning the Russian language were adopted and Nazi practices (theory and practice of Nazism) were established. Claimed without providing evidence, quoted in”
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“, Euronews, 10 December 2022 When we speak about what is happening in Ukraine - it is a war, not a hybrid one, almost a real war, that the West has been plotting for a long time against Russia.”
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