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Lavrov, Ayrault to discuss Ukraine, Russia’s relations with EU, NATO — diplomat

MOSCOW, June 23. /TASS/. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will hold talks with his French counterpart Jean-Marc Ayrault in Paris June 29, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday.

"There are plans for in-depth exchange of opinion on crucial topics of the international agenda. Among other things Lavrov and Ayrault will touch upon interaction in the struggle with new challenges and threats, the outlook for a settlement in Ukraine, cooperation in the United Nations and Russia’s relations with the European Union and NATO.

"Also, there will be an exchange of opinion on the entire range of issues of bilateral relations," Zakharova added.