Also known as: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister who met German counterpart in September 2026 and discussed recruitment and Sahel strategy with Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister.
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… But Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said Ukraine does not deserve the “respite” a ceasefire would bring.
Burnham says he wants to ‘repair bridges’ between Ukraine and USJoy Online
… But Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said Ukraine does not deserve the “respite” a ceasefire would bring. …
Starlink restrictions in Ukraine war linked to political situation, Zelensky aide saysJoy Online
… Speaking hours later at the UN hall, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov echoed the Chinese remarks, calling on Washington to lift the ‘siege’ of Cuba and restrictions on trade with the largest island in the Caribbean. …
China pushes back against US on Iran and Cuba in UN speechJoy Online
… Mr Ablakwa disclosed the figures during his ongoing official visit to Russia, where he held bilateral talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. …
‘Do not let Russia pay for its madness with lives of your people’ – Zelensky to Ghana, 46 other countriesJoy Online
Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has called on Russia to abandon its “dangerous path of escalation” with Germany, Europe and NATO during talks with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, in New York. …
German, Russian foreign ministers hold rare talks amid rising tensionsJoy Online
… Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly said Russia does not plan to attack Europe, but Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warned European nations against sending troops to Ukraine, which would be seen by Russia as a declaration of war. …
Russian hybrid attacks against Europe intensifying, says MacronJoy Online
… Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, discussed trade, investment, energy, agriculture, security, defence and mineral exploration. …
Ghana between resources and rival powers: The politics of strategic choiceThe Ghanaian Times
… The agreement was signed on Monday, August 17, 2026, at the start of a three-day official visit to Russia by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, at the invitation of his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov. …
Ghana, Russia sign visa waiver agreementJoy Online
… Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa made the call during his official visit to Russia, following bilateral discussions with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. …
Ablakwa seeks Russian support for Africa-led fight against Sahel extremismJoy Online
… Mr Ablakwa disclosed the figures during his ongoing official visit to Russia, where he held bilateral talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. …
62 Ghanaians killed, 15 missing in Russia-Ukraine war – AblakwaPrime Minister Andy Burnham said he will try to "repair bridges" between Ukraine and the United States ahead of a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky at Downing Street. Burnham pledged further military and financial support for Ukraine and indicated the UK will accelerate delivery of air defence missiles to Kyiv and promise additional sanctions against Russia.
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he will try to "repair bridges" between Ukraine and the United States ahead of a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky at Downing Street. Burnham pledged further military and financial support for Ukraine and indicated the UK will accelerate delivery of air defence missiles to Kyiv and promise additional sanctions against Russia.
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President Zelensky's adviser Serhiy Beskrestnov warned that new overnight speed restrictions imposed by SpaceX on Starlink—limiting weapons-carrying connections to 100mph—have disrupted Ukraine's battlefield missions. Beskrestnov alleged the move is "related to the current political situation" and stressed that Starlink is vital for enabling Ukraine to guide drones and intercept Russian aircraft.
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China's Vice President Han Zheng criticized the United States without naming it directly at the UN General Assembly, calling for respect for Middle Eastern countries' sovereignty and urging the US to lift its blockade on Cuba. The remarks came amid reports of Chinese military support to Iran and followed Trump's warning to Xi Jinping during White House talks to avoid supporting Iran.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the UN General Assembly that Russia is using nationals from 47 countries in its war, naming Ghana among them, and appealed to those nations to protect their citizens from being recruited or deceived into fighting. Zelenskyy said some foreign nationals had been sent to the battlefield through deception and urged the countries to limit Russia's ability to recruit their people.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul called on Russia to abandon its "dangerous path of escalation" during talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at the UN General Assembly in New York on Saturday — the first such meeting since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Tensions have worsened following a disputed drone incident at a German airport last month, which Berlin blamed on Russia.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →
French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that Russia's hybrid attacks against Europe and France have intensified, and said he ordered a plan to protect critical infrastructure and defence industry sites. He said France had been targeted by such attacks in recent weeks and that Russia's intent is to intimidate Europe and break support for Ukraine.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana is engaging multiple foreign powers—Russia, the US, China, the EU, and the UK—in negotiations over trade, investment, energy, defence, and mineral exploration, reflecting a strategy of diplomatic diversification rather than alignment with a single partner. The article examines how Ghana uses its resources and strategic position to bargain with competing powers while managing the risk of shifting dependence rather than achieving genuine autonomy.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana and Russia have signed a visa waiver agreement for holders of diplomatic and service passports, the first of its kind between the two countries since they established formal diplomatic relations in 1958. The agreement was signed during a three-day official visit to Russia by Ghana's Minister of Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and is expected to be a first step toward enhanced visa privileges for other travellers and broader strategic cooperation in education, energy, agriculture, security, defence, and minerals exploration.
20 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa called for an Africa-led strategy, supported by Russia, to combat terrorism and violent extremism in the Sahel Region during bilateral talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Ablakwa stressed that any long-term response must be African-led with strategic support from Russia and other international partners, emphasizing the need for stronger regional cooperation to prevent terrorism's spread into neighbouring countries.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa reported during a visit to Russia that 62 Ghanaians have been killed and 15 remain missing in connection with the Russia-Ukraine war. He said the government is intensifying diplomatic efforts to stop illegal recruitment of Ghanaian youth into the conflict and held bilateral talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the issue.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Iran has offered to end its military presence choking the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for a total lift of the U.S. naval blockade, regional officials said Monday. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is in Russia meeting with President Vladimir Putin as part of intensified diplomatic efforts amid stalled peace talks with the United States and Israel.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →