Moscow also orders closure of the alliance's office in the Russian capital; FM Lavrov: NATO is 'becoming more and more aggressive'

Iranian foreign minister meets with Russian counterpart, says 'finalizing consultations' for further negotiations; Russia's top diplomat calls on US to resume 'legal obligations'

FM Lavrov reveals representative recently traveled to Kabul for talks with Afghanistan's hardline Islamic leaders, slams US over its hasty withdrawal

Foreign minister tells Russian counterpart that while Israel recognizes Moscow’s interests in Syria, ‘we'll maintain our ability to defend ourselves’; Lavrov to visit Israel soon

Foreign minister's first meeting with Sergey Lavrov follows reports of tensions in Israel-Russia relationship over Syria policies

Announcement of post-Rosh Hashanah meeting follows reports of tensions in Israel-Russia relationship over policies toward Syria

Kremlin maintained contacts with the insurgent group, even though it considers it a terror group; Russian FM says Moscow 'in no rush' to recognize Taliban as new rulers

Meeting with Palestinian counterpart, Russian FM Lavrov says Moscow willing to facilitate 'direct dialogue' between sides 'in order to resolve all fundamental final-status issues'

Moscow says American ambassador should head home for consultations, warns it may later take 'painful measures' against US business interests

Iranian FM says Tehran can now legitimately use any capacity it has at Natanz after 'terrorist stupidity'; Russia's Lavrov says Moscow expects nuke deal to be saved