Maria Zakharova

Russian FM Sergey Lavrov denies claim of being taken to hospital by Indonesian officials

Indonesian officials on Monday said that the Foreign Minister of Russia, Sergey Lavrov has been hospitalised after being unwell. He arrived in Bali for the Group 20 summit.

Nov 14, 2022, 17:10 PM IST

Russia condemns UK foreign army base plans, says ready to defend interests

The conflict arose when the British defence minister Gravin Williamson told a newspaper that they are working on plans to build defence ports, however location was not disclosed, though Russia presumed it as the nations in South-east Asia.

Jan 11, 2019, 17:54 PM IST

Moscow says US Venezuela sanctions aim to 'fuel tensions'

Moscow on Monday slammed new US sanctions on Venezuela, saying they were aimed at damaging the Latin American nation`s economy and aggravating tensions.

Aug 28, 2017, 20:03 PM IST

United State to draft proposals to settle expelled Russian diplomats issue

A Russian spokesperson has said Washington will prepare proposals to solve the situation around the recent expulsion of Russian diplomats soon.

May 13, 2017, 20:23 PM IST

Russia tells Donald Trump it won't return Crimea to Ukraine

Russia does not return its territories, the Russian Foreign Ministry has said in response to the White House statement that US President Trump was expecting Moscow to return Crimea to Kiev.

Feb 15, 2017, 20:17 PM IST

Japan protests Russia missile deployment on disputed islands

"Missile systems were deployed to the southern Kurils in line with that position," said Maria Zakharova, calling them "an integral part of Russian territory".

Nov 25, 2016, 15:55 PM IST

Russia says `regrets` US decision to suspend Syria talks

Russia`s foreign ministry on Monday said it regretted a decision by the United States to suspend talks on a Syria ceasefire, saying Washington was trying to shift responsibility for the failure onto Moscow.

Oct 04, 2016, 00:49 AM IST

Moscow to call UN Security Council meeting over Syria strikes: Foreign Ministry

Moscow will convene an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council after a string of deadly US-led coalition air strikes hit a Syrian army base, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said late Saturday.

Sep 18, 2016, 02:57 AM IST

Moscow accuses NATO of demonising Russia in order to justify alliance's defence plans

The statements made by NATO leaders during the Warsaw summit were aimed at demonising Russia to justify the alliance`s defence plans, which have started to expand dramatically, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Sunday.

Jul 10, 2016, 20:41 PM IST

Russia says more than 1.5 thousand mines removed in Syria's Palmyra

Russian forces have helped remove more than 1.5 thousand mines in the Syrian city of Palmyra since it was taken from Islamic State militants by government forces in March, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday.  

Apr 06, 2016, 15:59 PM IST