Marta Gichko14:01, 06.02.26

Epstein’s internal documents discussed informal meetings, gifts, and negotiations involving Lavrov and representatives of European elites.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s name appears at least 142 times in the so-called Jeffrey Epstein Files—internal correspondence, notes, and reports related to the financier’s inner circle, according to the investigative project “MO.”

The most detailed fragment is dated October 8, 2018. On that day, Epstein corresponded with then-Slovak Foreign Minister Miro Lajčák. The conversation focused on “beautiful girls” from Moldova and discussed which of them “should go to Miro.” In the same conversation, Epstein mentions a gift from Lavrov’s longtime colleague, Russia’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Vitaly Churkin, and also sends a photo of Churkin with Lavrov. In response, Lajčák remarks, “Let’s see what Lavrov gives me tomorrow.”

Epstein also wrote that he would like to meet the Russian Foreign Minister in person. On October 9, Lajčák responded that he “loves Lavrov,” and later reported spending three and a half hours with him, ending the meeting with a cigar. However, there is no information in open sources about any official or unofficial negotiations between Lajčák and Lavrov during this period.

Lavrov’s name also appears in a 2016 correspondence between Epstein and then-Secretary General of the Council of Europe Thorbjørn Jagland. In the conversation, Epstein inquired about the possible timing of Jagland’s meeting with Vladimir Putin, to which he responded: the details would be discussed with Lavrov the following day.

Lavrov also appears in Epstein’s internal memos prepared by his aides. One such document cites Lavrov’s talks with then-US Secretary of State John Kerry on Syria as the key event of the day—a topic Epstein, according to the materials, closely followed.

Correspondence between Epstein and Vitaly Churkin was previously made public. It concerned assistance to the Russian diplomat’s son, Maxim, with adapting to and finding employment in the United States. In the correspondence, Epstein emphasized the need for confidentiality, while Churkin called him a “wonderful teacher” and invited him to visit.

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