Sergey Lavrov
ON THE RECORD · 6 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“despite all the Ukrainian complications in our relations with the West,”
Sergey Lavrov · said 2026-09-02 · reported 2026-09-03
Lavrov noted the Goethe-Institut centres had remained open despite tensions with the West over Ukraine.
“They [Germany] deliberately took this step – they could not have failed to understand – which means the end of their cultural presence in Russia,”
Sergey Lavrov · said 2026-09-02 · reported 2026-09-03
Lavrov said Russia would close Goethe-Institut centres after Germany decided to halt a Russian cultural centre in Berlin.
“The technologies used by North Korea are the result of the work of its own scientists. We respect North Korea's aspirations and understand the reasons why it is pursuing nuclear development,”
Sergey Lavrov · said 2025-07-12 · reported 2025-07-12
Sergey Lavrov defended North Korea's nuclear weapons development.
“strategic and tactical cooperation and intensify concerted action”
Sergey Lavrov · said 2025-07-12 · reported 2025-07-12
Sergey Lavrov called for Russia and North Korea to strengthen their cooperation in international affairs.
“I am sure that Russian tourists will be increasingly eager to come here. We will do everything we can to facilitate this, creating conditions for this, including air travel,”
Sergey Lavrov · said 2025-07-12 · reported 2025-07-12
Sergey Lavrov spoke about facilitating Russian tourism to North Korea during a meeting with Choe Son Hui.
“We warn against exploiting these ties to build alliances directed against anyone, including North Korea and, of course, Russia,”
Sergey Lavrov · said 2025-07-12 · reported 2025-07-12
Sergey Lavrov warned the U.S., South Korea, and Japan against building alliances aimed at North Korea and Russia.