Lavrov to visit EU for first time since Russia's 2022 Ukraine invasion
Lavrov's Malta visit in December 2024 may signify a thaw in EU-Russia relations post-invasion.
Georgia's ruling party wins disputed election as monitors report violations such as bribery and voter intimidation
Georgia's ruling party won nearly 54% of the vote amid allegations of electoral fraud and opposition contestation.
Belarus refuses to invite OSCE observers to monitor upcoming elections
Belarusian authorities will not invite OSCE observers for the upcoming parliamentary and local elections, consolidating President Lukashenko's control over political institutions.
The move comes in the wake of widespread protests and a harsh crackdown on dissent following the controversial 2020 presidential election.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov lashes out at NATO and the West
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov criticized NATO, the EU, and the West during a speech at the annual meeting of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).
Lavrov referred to the OSCE as an "appendage" of the EU and NATO and blamed NATO's expansion for the return of war to Europe.
Lavrov's presence at the OSCE meeting led to boycotts by the Baltic countries and Ukraine, and Western ministers criticized his remarks.
Cameron condemns Moscow ahead of OSCE summit including Russian counterpart
Lord Cameron labels Russia's invasion of Ukraine as indefensible ahead of an OSCE conference.
Some foreign ministers boycott the conference due to Sergey Lavrov's participation.
Baltic foreign ministers pull out of OSCE summit over Russia invite
The foreign ministers of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania will boycott a meeting of the OSCE after Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov was invited.
They believe that Lavrov's presence risks legitimizing Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The Ukrainian delegation will also not participate in the meeting due to Russia's actions.
Russian foreign minister to visit first NATO country since Ukraine war
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will attend an OSCE meeting in Skopje, North Macedonia this week.
This will be Lavrov's first visit to a NATO member country since Russia sent troops to Ukraine.
Lavrov's plane has been granted permission to fly through Bulgarian airspace to reach North Macedonia.
Malta secures OSCE chair as Russia relents on veto DW 12/01/2023
Several nations boycotted the OSCE summit in Skopje due to Russia's actions
Russia vetoed Estonia's bid for the OSCE's rotating chairmanship
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 648
Russian authorities are targeting the wives of soldiers deployed in Ukraine to suppress dissent
Russian shelling in Chasiv Yar kills a civilian and destroys houses
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov lashes out at NATO and the West
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov criticized NATO, the EU, and the West during a speech at the annual meeting of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).
Lavrov referred to the OSCE as an "appendage" of the EU and NATO and blamed NATO's expansion for the return of war to Europe.
Lavrov's presence at the OSCE meeting led to boycotts by the Baltic countries and Ukraine, and Western ministers criticized his remarks.
Cameron condemns Moscow ahead of OSCE summit including Russian counterpart
Lord Cameron labels Russia's invasion of Ukraine as indefensible ahead of an OSCE conference.
Some foreign ministers boycott the conference due to Sergey Lavrov's participation.
Baltic foreign ministers pull out of OSCE summit over Russia invite
The foreign ministers of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania will boycott a meeting of the OSCE after Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov was invited.
They believe that Lavrov's presence risks legitimizing Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The Ukrainian delegation will also not participate in the meeting due to Russia's actions.
Russian foreign minister to visit first NATO country since Ukraine war
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will attend an OSCE meeting in Skopje, North Macedonia this week.
This will be Lavrov's first visit to a NATO member country since Russia sent troops to Ukraine.
Lavrov's plane has been granted permission to fly through Bulgarian airspace to reach North Macedonia.
Malta secures OSCE chair as Russia relents on veto DW 12/01/2023
Several nations boycotted the OSCE summit in Skopje due to Russia's actions
Russia vetoed Estonia's bid for the OSCE's rotating chairmanship
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 648
Russian authorities are targeting the wives of soldiers deployed in Ukraine to suppress dissent
Russian shelling in Chasiv Yar kills a civilian and destroys houses