The Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Maria Zakharova, announced that Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is slated to hold a press conference on December 1. The event will take place on the margins of the OSCE Council of Ministers meeting, an annual gathering that brings together security diplomats from across Europe and neighboring regions, as reported by TASS and echoed by Russian officials.
Zakharova indicated that Lavrov’s remarks at the OSCE will address the ongoing security crisis affecting Europe. The message emphasizes the seriousness with which Moscow views the current pattern of European security dynamics and the need for careful, sustained dialogue among participating states.
From Moscow’s perspective, the spokesperson pointed to a clear motivation behind the current push for altered cooperation: American policies, she suggested, are aiming to disrupt the normal course of European collaboration and reshape collective security arrangements. This framing places emphasis on broad strategic tensions and the role of major powers in shaping regional stability.
In parallel, Kremlin officials have highlighted Lavrov’s full schedule at the Skopje OSCE summit, noting that his participation underscores the importance Moscow attaches to the forum. The upcoming 30th meeting of the OSCE Council of Ministers, scheduled for November 30 to December 1 in Skopje, will see Lavrov in person, reinforcing Moscow’s commitment to engaging with its European partners at a high level. The European Union has remarked that Lavrov’s presence could be considered an exception to existing sanctions, signaling political pragmatism amid broader policy disputes.
Previously, Lavrov had publicly contemplated ways to preserve the OSCE framework amid escalating Western press assertions, underscoring Moscow’s interest in maintaining dialogue channels even as tensions persist. Observers note that the organization’s work continues to be a focal point for discussions on security, arms control, and regional stability, with Lavrov’s participation framed as a practical step toward sustaining those talks under current conditions.