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a sharp-witted and charismatic diplomat, who possesses analytical acumen and a sense of humor - is known for his love of rafting.
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It is my pleasure to welcome the Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation, Sergey Lavrov, on his first visit to Israel, although this visit comes at a time of great sadness and sorrow for the Russian people.
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Russia's foreign minister says a unilateral declaration of independence by Kosovo would start a chain reaction.
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At a time when China and Russia are facing far-reaching choices about their oil trade, Russia's energy minister made a quiet trip to Beijing.
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Russia's foreign minister said that Moscow sees the establishment of U.S. missile defense sites in Europe as a signal that the United States wants to gain nuclear superiority over Russia.
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Differences over trade, energy, human rights and international policy look set to mark the EU-Russia summit.
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A Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Tuesday described Russia&#39;s allowing the Dalai Lama to visit the country as something &quot;incomprehensible,&quot; and hoped Russia would strictly follow
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Russian president willing to take on role if Dmitry Medvedev is elected to succeed him as president
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Russian news agencies quote Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov as saying that Moscow does not rule out new measures against Iran over its nuclear program but that he is calling for more diplomacy.
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The Russian Foreign Ministry on Saturday reiterated that it is against &quot;Taiwan independence&quot;, confirming its consistent support for the one-China policy.
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Russia's defence minister is in China for discussions aimed at boosting military co-operation between the two countries.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Sunday reaffirmed Moscow's adherence to a 1956 declaration in which the Soviet Union said it was ready to hand over two of the four disputed Kuril Islands to Japan.
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SANTIAGO, November 21 (Itar-Tass) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov believes the results of a summit conference of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum (APEC), just over in Santiago, confirm Russia has made a correct choice for âthis form
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The Russian president hinted for the first time, however, that the balance of power shift in his favor if he becomes prime minister.
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Moscow is not prepared to bargain over  Kosovo or Washington&#39;s plans for a missile shield in Europe and  the West must understand this, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei  Lavrov said on Monday.
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Russia has not &quot;slammed the door&quot; on the  Conventional Forces in Europe (CFE) treaty, even though it has  pulled out of the pact, Russian media quoted the country&#39;s  foreign minister as saying on Friday.
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Russia has not "slammed the door" on the Conventional Forces in Europe (CFE) treaty, even though it has pulled out of the pact, Russian media quoted the country's foreign minister as saying on Friday.