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What did Lavrov say at the UN?

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Lavrov told the UN General Assembly that Russia remains open to negotiations on Ukraine if its security is assured, denied plans to attack NATO, and called the reimposed UN sanctions on Iran illegal.

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Iran parliament slams reimposed UN sanctions as 'illegal'

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  • The UN reinstated an arms embargo and sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program.
  • Britain, France, and Germany triggered the sanctions, citing violations of the 2015 nuclear deal. 16s
  • Iran's parliament declared the sanctions illegal and said countries are not obligated to comply. 1m 14s
  • Russia and China opposed the sanctions, but their attempt to delay them failed in the UN Security Council. 1m 1s
  • The sanctions include an arms embargo, bans on uranium enrichment, asset freezes, and travel bans. 1m 54s
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Iran parliament slams reimposed UN sanctions as 'illegal'
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Reuters
1 day ago
Iran parliament slams reimposed UN sanctions as 'illegal'

Lavrov told reporters at the UN that the move to reimpose sanctions on Iran was illegal.

Russia 'remains open' to Ukraine conflict resolution
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Fox News
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Russia 'remains open' to Ukraine conflict resolution

Lavrov said Russia has been and remains open to negotiations on eliminating the root causes of the conflict, but Russia's security and vital interests must be reliably agreed.

Russia 'remains open' to Ukraine conflict resolution
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Fox News
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Russia 'remains open' to Ukraine conflict resolution

Lavrov addressed accusations of planning to attack NATO, denying any such intentions and warning that any aggression against Russia will be met with a decisive response.

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