Russia expects the meeting to allow the leaders to focus on the entire range of issues, from the Ukraine crisis to the obstacles hindering normal and meaningful dialogue, Foreign Ministry Deputy Spokesman Alexey Fadeyev said MOSCOW, August 13. /TASS/. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will take part in the Russia-US summit in Alaska on August 15, Foreign Ministry Deputy Spokesman Alexey Fadeyev said at a briefing. "Yes, I can confirm Lavrov's participation in the event that is expected to