http://www.mail.com/in-en/people/21738-sergey-lavrov.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/in-en/people/21738-sergey-lavrov.html http://www.mail.com/in-en/entertainment/music/2099660-moscow-blasts-alleged-vote-theft-eurovision.html MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's point man on Syria and on its relations with the U.S. on Tuesday turned his attention toward a subject close to Russian hearts — alleged vote theft at the Eurovision Song Contest. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov was meeting with his counterpart from Azerbaijan, a former Soviet republic that is investigating why the country's announce... Tue, 21 May 2013 12:08:04 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/entertainment/music/2099660-moscow-blasts-alleged-vote-theft-eurovision.html 2013-05-21T12:08:04Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/2093906-us-slams-russian-anti-ship-missiles-going-to-syria.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration denounced Russia on Friday for providing Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime with anti-ship missiles, saying the weapons would only worsen a war that Washington and Moscow have been promising to work together on stopping. Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, criticized what he called an ... Fri, 17 May 2013 20:31:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/2093906-us-slams-russian-anti-ship-missiles-going-to-syria.html 2013-05-17T20:31:53Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2084006-us-diplomat-ordered-to-leave-russia-spy-case.html MOSCOW (AP) — A U.S. diplomat was ordered Tuesday to leave the country after the Kremlin's security services said he tried to recruit a Russian agent, and they displayed tradecraft tools that seemed straight from a cheap spy thriller: wigs, packets of cash, a knife, map and compass, and a letter promising millions for "long-term cooperation." The FSB, the... Wed, 15 May 2013 02:18:55 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2084006-us-diplomat-ordered-to-leave-russia-spy-case.html 2013-05-15T02:18:55Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2081724-putin-netanyahu-to-discuss-syrian-conflict.html MOSCOW (AP) — President Vladimir Putin's talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Russia on Tuesday will focus on the situation in Syria, the Kremlin said, amid growing concerns that Moscow may soon provide Damascus with an advanced anti-aircraft weapon. Israeli officials say Russia is on the verge of selling S-300 anti-aircraft missiles to... Mon, 13 May 2013 18:25:29 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2081724-putin-netanyahu-to-discuss-syrian-conflict.html 2013-05-13T18:25:29Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2076514-russia-will-selling-missiles-to-syria.html BEIRUT (AP) — Russia defended its sales of anti-aircraft systems to the regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad, just days after joining forces with the U.S. for a new push to end Syria's civil war through negotiations. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov avoided saying whether those sales included advanced S-300 batteries. Israel has asked Russia to c... Fri, 10 May 2013 18:31:26 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2076514-russia-will-selling-missiles-to-syria.html 2013-05-10T18:31:26Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/2076850-russias-foreign-min-defends-arms-sales-to-syria.html WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Russia's foreign minister has defended his country's sales of antiaircraft systems to Syria, insisting they are not banned by international law. Speaking in Warsaw on Friday, Sergey Lavrov appeared to avoid saying clearly whether Moscow would sell Syria advanced S-300 batteries. Israel has asked Russia to cancel what it says is an im... Fri, 10 May 2013 15:51:51 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/2076850-russias-foreign-min-defends-arms-sales-to-syria.html 2013-05-10T15:51:51Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2074264-proposed-un-resolution-backs-transition-syria.html UNITED NATIONS (AP) — An Arab-backed resolution calling for a political transition in Syria and strongly condemning the regime's escalating use of heavy weapons and "gross violations" of human rights was circulated Thursday to the U.N. General Assembly, but key Syria ally Russia urged other countries to vote "no." In an important related development, the ... Thu, 09 May 2013 21:35:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2074264-proposed-un-resolution-backs-transition-syria.html 2013-05-09T21:35:13Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2074140-kerry-hopes-russia-wont-sell-missiles-to-syria.html ROME (AP) — ROME (AP) — Secretary of State John Kerry said Thursday the transfer of advanced missile defense systems from Russia to Syria would be a "destabilizing" factor for Israel's security. Kerry said the U.S. has expressed concerns about what such defensive systems in Syria would mean for Israel's security. He wouldn't address what the missiles migh... Thu, 09 May 2013 17:13:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2074140-kerry-hopes-russia-wont-sell-missiles-to-syria.html 2013-05-09T17:13:06Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2070794-kerry-meets-with-russian-ngos-crackdown-mounts.html MOSCOW (AP) — Leading Russian activists said Wednesday that U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has assured them that Washington is talking with the Russian government on the Kremlin's crackdown on nongovernmental organizations that have received U.S. funding. Human Rights Watch senior researcher Tania Lokshina, one of nine activists who met with Kerry at ... Wed, 08 May 2013 15:44:34 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2070794-kerry-meets-with-russian-ngos-crackdown-mounts.html 2013-05-08T15:44:34Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2071454-apnewsbreak-us-to-provide-100m-syria-aid.html ROME (AP) — The Obama administration is providing $100 million in new Syria aid, U.S. officials said Wednesday, but the money is for humanitarian purposes only and not linked to any decision on arming Syrian rebels. The announcement will be made by Secretary of State John Kerry on Thursday in Rome, where his diplomacy includes a meeting with Jordan's fore... Wed, 08 May 2013 15:43:59 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2071454-apnewsbreak-us-to-provide-100m-syria-aid.html 2013-05-08T15:43:59Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2069288-us-russia-seek-to-revive-peace-plan-syria.html MOSCOW (AP) — The U.S. and Russia agreed Tuesday to try to convene an international conference this month to come to a political solution to end the two-year Syrian civil war but gave no indication how they would convince President Bashar Assad into talks with the rebels seeking to overthrow him. Secretary of State John Kerry said that if such a gambit we... Tue, 07 May 2013 21:57:55 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2069288-us-russia-seek-to-revive-peace-plan-syria.html 2013-05-07T21:57:55Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2065198-israeli-airstrike-syria-aimed-iran.html BEIRUT (AP) — From Israel's perspective, its airstrikes near Damascus were more about Iran than Syria: Tehran's shipment of guided missiles destroyed in the weekend attacks would have posed a potent threat had the weapons reached Iranian proxy Hezbollah in Lebanon. While Israel says it has no interest getting involved in the Syrian civil war, it could fin... Mon, 06 May 2013 21:40:36 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2065198-israeli-airstrike-syria-aimed-iran.html 2013-05-06T21:40:36Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2066840-russia-syria-discuss-israeli-airstrike.html MOSCOW (AP) — Russia has voiced concern about Israel's weekend airstrike on a military complex near the Syrian capital, saying it could further destabilize the situation in the region. Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov had a phone conversation Monday with his Syrian counterpart, Walid al-Moallem, to discuss the situation. Russia's Foreign Ministry s... Mon, 06 May 2013 19:45:54 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2066840-russia-syria-discuss-israeli-airstrike.html 2013-05-06T19:45:54Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2053886-obama-us-reviews-whether-intel-missed-bombing.html WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama said Tuesday that the U.S. will review whether any sensitive intelligence was missed that could have prevented the deadly bombings at the Boston Marathon but said his counterterrorism bureaucracy "did what it was supposed to be doing." Obama told a news conference that the review, which will last just 90 days, will... Wed, 01 May 2013 00:32:37 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2053886-obama-us-reviews-whether-intel-missed-bombing.html 2013-05-01T00:32:37Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/2053846-kerry-to-talk-syria-terrorism-russia-week.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State John Kerry is headed to Russia next week for talks on Syria, Iran and terrorism concerns that have spiked since the Boston Marathon bombings. Kerry will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Their conversations will also touch on a host of bilateral tensions between Washington a... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:00:02 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/2053846-kerry-to-talk-syria-terrorism-russia-week.html 2013-04-30T16:00:02Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2038508-kerry-nato-plan-syrian-chemical-weapons.html BRUSSELS (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry urged NATO on Tuesday to prepare for the possible use of chemical weapons by Syria on the same day that a senior Israeli military intelligence official said Syrian President Bashar Assad had used such weapons last month in his battle against insurgents. It was the first time Israel had accused the embattl... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:10:50 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2038508-kerry-nato-plan-syrian-chemical-weapons.html 2013-04-23T20:10:50Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/2039368-boston-bombing-prompt-us-russia-cooperation.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The Boston Marathon bombings could provide an opportunity for the U.S. and Russia to find some common ground for cooperation as authorities investigate the two ethnic Chechens accused of carrying out the attack. Ties between the two nations have soured over disputes about stopping Syria's civil war, child adoptions and other issues. But ... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:20:09 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/2039368-boston-bombing-prompt-us-russia-cooperation.html 2013-04-23T16:20:09Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2038612-israeli-official-syrias-assad-used-chemical-arms.html TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — A senior Israeli military intelligence official said on Tuesday that Syrian President Bashar Assad used chemical weapons last month in his battle against insurgent groups. It was the first time that Israel has accused the embattled Syrian leader of using his stockpile of nonconventional weapons. Israel's assessment, based on visual... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:07:35 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2038612-israeli-official-syrias-assad-used-chemical-arms.html 2013-04-23T15:07:35Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2036302-kerry-to-host-afghan-pakistan-talks.html BRUSSELS (AP) — Secretary of State John Kerry said Monday he would host a meeting of top Afghan and Pakistani officials this week in Brussels to discuss reconciliation with the Taliban and other issues. Afghan President Hamid Karzai and his defense minister, along with Pakistan's military chief and foreign secretary, will attend Wednesday's meeting, Kerry... Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:46:15 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2036302-kerry-to-host-afghan-pakistan-talks.html 2013-04-22T15:46:15Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2034364-kerry-pushes-turkey-israel-rapprochement.html ISTANBUL (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Sunday urged Turkey to speed up and cement an American-brokered rapprochement with Israel, and he explored with Palestinian officials new ways to relaunch Mideast peace efforts. Kerry tried to advance those second-term foreign policy priorities for President Barack Obama in meetings with Turkey's forei... Sun, 21 Apr 2013 19:36:23 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2034364-kerry-pushes-turkey-israel-rapprochement.html 2013-04-21T19:36:23Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/business/markets/2033310-us-readying-aid-package-syrian-rebels.html ISTANBUL (AP) — The U.S. readied a package Saturday of up to $130 million in nonlethal military aid to Syrian opposition forces while European countries consider easing an arms embargo, moves that could further pressure the government of President Bashar Assad. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry was expected to announce the plans about the defensive milit... Sat, 20 Apr 2013 19:06:44 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/business/markets/2033310-us-readying-aid-package-syrian-rebels.html 2013-04-20T19:06:44Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2025092-assad-accuses-west-backing-al-qaida-syria.html BEIRUT (AP) — Syria's president accused the West on Wednesday of backing al-Qaida in his country's civil war, warning it will pay a price "in the heart" of Europe and the United States as the terror network becomes emboldened. Bashar Assad also lashed out at Jordan for allowing "thousands" of fighters to enter Syria through its borders and warned that the... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 20:06:02 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2025092-assad-accuses-west-backing-al-qaida-syria.html 2013-04-17T20:06:02Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2020354-obama-sends-letter-to-putin-to-improve-relations.html MOSCOW (AP) — President Barack Obama wants to ease diplomatic tensions with Moscow and had a letter hand delivered to President Vladimir Putin to propose new ways to cooperate, Russian officials said Monday. Obama's national security adviser, Tom Donilon, met with Putin and other officials and presented the letter in an effort to improve relations, which ... Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:24:46 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2020354-obama-sends-letter-to-putin-to-improve-relations.html 2013-04-15T16:24:46Z