Lavrov: Any issue of interest to Armenian side can be discussed

On 28 August 2026, Russia hosted a visit by the CIA chief to Moscow, alongside a visit by the Vatican's chief diplomat. The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump personally dispatched the CIA chief, and the New York Times reported he told the Kremlin that Russia's war is going badly. The Jerusalem Post reported he urged Russia to take Ukraine peace talks seriously. Lavrov commented on both visits, and Trump dismissed fears of an attack on NATO after the trip.

Zelensky said the US briefed Ukraine on the Moscow meetings, while Bloomberg reported that European allies were left uninformed about details. Lavrov said Russia did not issue the US ultimatums over Ukrainian strikes, and that any issue of interest to the Armenian side can be discussed. Zakharova said Russia has received no proposals to resume Ukraine talks.