Russia says it would like to have more “substantial” talks with Kiev to end the Ukraine conflict.

“If there was any illusion that we could one day rely on our Western partners, this illusion is no longer there,” Lavrov has told RT English television.

Moscow has imposed sanctions on US President Joe Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and dozens of other top officials, banning them from entering Russia in response to the Biden administration's "extremely Russophobic policy."

Diplomatic efforts to broker peace between the warring sides in Ukraine have gathered momentum with negotiators from Moscow and Kiev set to resume talks on Monday.

Moscow has threatened to cut its gas supplies to Europe if the West bans oil imports from Russia.

The United Nations says more than 1.7 million people have so far fled Ukraine amid escalating tension.

Kremlin says Russian military action will stop ‘in a moment’ if Ukraine meets conditions.

Admiral Tony Radkin says it is “unlawful and unhelpful” for Britons to go and fight in Ukraine.

Russia resumes 'offensive' after Mariupol ceasefire as Putin warns against no-fly zone.

Russian President Vladimir Putin says it will be easier for the Kremlin to negotiate peace with the Ukrainian armed forces if they "take power" in the country.