Sergei Lavrov

The spike in Washington-Moscow tensions over Syria dominated the two countries' bilateral discussion on Wednesday.

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe voiced his support for Russia, describing Western sanctions against Moscow as "illegal".

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has warned Nato and the US not to offer Ukraine membership of the alliance, ahead of a Nato summit.

The United States has delegated Russia to talk some sense into Iran in order to avoid military strikes from Israel.

Russia has signalled that it could soon slap a moratorium on US adoptions of local children despite the signing of an agreement on the issue in 2011.

Russia has said that the UN Security Council resolution on Syrian violence did not suit Moscow and warned of a 'scandal' if it is brought to a vote.

Visiting Red Cross chief is seeking access to those detained in more than five months of anti-regime protests in Syria.

Russian media poked fun at Hillary Clinton on Saturday after she gave her Russian counterpart a "reset" button with an ironic misspelling.

Russia expressed worry on Tuesday over the possibility of war with Iran as French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner pressed for tougher sanctions against the Islamic Republic's nuclear programme. Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov emphasised Russia's "concern" over "multiple reports that military action against Iran is being seriously considered.