Lavrov’s Sharp Remark at Delhi Event Sparks Laughter During Press Interaction

Brief By Twitter X / 7:43 PM on 16 May 2026

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov triggered laughter during a press conference in New Delhi after jokingly warning a man using his phone nearby to “surrender” it or face security action. The comment came after repeated requests to stop filming, turning an otherwise formal diplomatic event into a lighter moment.