LIVE | S. Lavrov at a meeting with university graduates newly appointed to the diplomatic service
LIVE: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov delivers remarks and answers questions at a meeting in Moscow with university graduates newly appointed to Russia’s diplomatic service, held on October 20, 2026.
Lavrov outlines Moscow’s foreign policy priorities, criticises Western influence in global affairs and discusses Russia’s relations with the United States. He says Russia will assess potential US proposals on their economic and financial benefits while ruling out political concessions.
The meeting comes amid continuing diplomatic efforts over the war in Ukraine, US-Russia relations and international security.
Watch the full remarks and Q&A for Lavrov’s latest statements on Russia, the United States, Ukraine and the changing global order.
The description reflects Lavrov’s stated position; his claims about Western policy are attributed to him.
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