RIA reported on June 6 that Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, denied reports that Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov intends to resign. Zakharova called Lavrov an outstanding diplomat and leader who has served the national interest, saying his results are envied even by enemies, and described the resignation rumours as spread by unfriendly forces and false.

2026-06-06

RIA reported on June 6 that Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, denied reports that Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov intends to resign. Zakharova called Lavrov an outstanding diplomat and leader who has served the national interest, saying his results are envied even by enemies, and described the resignation rumours as spread by unfriendly forces and false.