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Lavrov: Russia Plans to Open Diplomatic Missions in 4 African Countries

Yemen News Agency - SABA

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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June 30, 2026

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Lavrov: Russia Plans to Open Diplomatic Missions in 4 African Countries
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Russia Today

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· Jul 11, 2026

While the West talks isolation, Lavrov solidifies ties

Moscow’s diplomatic engagements across Africa have entered systematic working mode Read Full Article at RT.com

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 8, 2026

Putin Invites Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Leaders to Moscow for Russia-Africa Summit, Lavrov Says

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Wednesday conveyed an invitation from Russian President Vladimir Putin to the leaders of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to attend the third Russia-Africa Summit, scheduled to be held in Moscow in October. Speaking during a meeting between Russia and the Confederation of Sahel States in Niamey, Lavrov personally delivered Putin’s message to the three African leaders as Moscow continues to strengthen political and economic ties with African nations ahead of the third Russia-Africa Summit. “The third Russia-Africa summit will take place in Moscow in October, and President Putin, wishing our meeting success, asked me

Modern Diplomacy

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· Jun 22, 2026

Russia Engages Madagascar for Broader Cooperation

Bilateral diplomacy and economic cooperation between Russia and the southern African island of Madagascar have taken an incredible transitional phase in mid-June, characterized by the official working visit by Foreign Minister Alice N’Diaye to Russia’s capital city, Moscow. As always, the trip was on the invitation of Russia’s Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, and planned as [] The post Russia Engages Madagascar for Broader Cooperation appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Al Jazeera English

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· Jul 7, 2026

Russia sends weapons to help Mali’s government hold off rebel siege

Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque reports from West Africa where the Russian navy is carrying a shipment of weapons to help Mali’s government hold off a rebel advance. Al-Qaeda-linked militants and Tuareg separatists are laying siege to areas of Mali’s north, with Russian-backed forces stepping in to keep Mali’s military junta from collapsing. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

Kyiv Post

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· Jun 23, 2026

Russia Open to Restarting Ukraine Talks, Lavrov Says

Russian Foreign Minister said Moscow is ready to resume negotiations with Ukraine “from where they left off,” while accusing Kyiv of unrealistic demands and the West of losing its role as mediator. Lavrov also claimed the US is increasing pressure on Russia and suggested Ukraine is expanding the conflict’s geography. Lavrov insisted Russia remains prepared to take all necessary measures to defend their interests.

PravdaReport

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· Jul 9, 2026

Lavrov: Russia No Longer Trusts Western Calls for Ukraine Peace Talks

Russia will no longer trust statements by Western countries about their desire to negotiate a settlement to the conflict in Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said. We will no longer believe the West when it says it wants negotiated solutions. That reserve of goodwill and hope has been exhausted completely, the diplomat said. Lavrov Accuses the West of Imitating Peace Efforts The minister also accused Western countries of merely imitating a desire for a peaceful settlement of the conflict. According to him, European states have moved away from discussing negotiations and have instead begun issuing open ultimatums to Russia.

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Related coverage for "Lavrov: Russia Plans to Open Diplomatic Missions in 4 African Countries": Russia Today — While the West talks isolation, Lavrov solidifies ties. The Eastern Herald — Putin Invites Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Leaders to Moscow for Russia-Africa Summit, Lavrov Says. Modern Diplomacy — Russia Engages Madagascar for Broader Cooperation. Al Jazeera English — Russia sends weapons to help Mali’s government hold off rebel siege. Kyiv Post — Russia Open to Restarting Ukraine Talks, Lavrov Says. PravdaReport — Lavrov: Russia No Longer Trusts Western Calls for Ukraine Peace Talks