Overview

• A joint Russia–GCC statement labeled the Sept. 9 strikes on Doha a gross breach of international law and an unacceptable encroachment on Qatar’s sovereignty.
• Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov called the attack illogical, warned it undermines ceasefire and hostage negotiations, and criticized the United States for not preventing it.
• Lavrov met Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi on the sidelines of the Sochi gathering to address the incident and regional security.
• Participants reiterated calls for an early Gaza ceasefire, the release of all hostages and detainees, unfettered humanitarian access, and a two-state solution.
• Officials highlighted expanding Russia–GCC economic ties, set the next Strategic Dialogue for 2026, and noted Russia’s offer to assist GCC coordination ahead of an October Russian‑Arab Summit in Moscow.