Sergey Lavrov

Lavrov Rejects US Plan for Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Control

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov firmly rejected any changes to the management of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), currently operated by Russia’s Rosatom and monitored by the IAEA. He dismissed a reported US proposal for joint US-Ukrainian control, asserting the plant’s safety and blaming Ukraine for attacks threatening its security. Lavrov further defended recent Russian missile strikes on Kyiv, claiming they targeted military facilities, and reiterated Russia’s stance on Crimea as a non-negotiable part of its territory. He also alleged that former US President Trump understands Russia’s position.

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Rubio-Lavrov Call: Concerns Rise Over Removal of US Trade Barriers

A phone call between Senator Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Saturday has sparked considerable discussion, with Moscow reporting that the two discussed the removal of what they termed “unilateral barriers” established by the previous U.S. administration. This announcement has ignited a firestorm of commentary, raising questions about the implications of such a conversation and its potential impact on U.S. foreign policy.

The central focus of the discussion, as relayed by Moscow, was the dismantling of these unspecified barriers. The lack of detail regarding the nature of these “unilateral barriers” leaves much room for interpretation and speculation. It’s unclear whether this refers to specific trade restrictions, sanctions, diplomatic measures, or a combination thereof.… Continue reading

Matt Underwood Feb 16, 2025

Sergey Lavrov

Lavrov Rejects US Plan for Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Control

Rubio-Lavrov Call: Concerns Rise Over Removal of US Trade Barriers

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