During the protocol photoshoot, Lavrov addressed the reporters, saying, "Don’t try your luck. Russia does not intend to join NATO."

The meeting then proceeded behind closed doors, TASS reported.

According to the Russian Foreign Ministry website, the sides discussed the current state of Russia-NATO relations.

"The Russian side firmly drew attention to our concrete proposals on de-escalation of tensions and reduction of tensions at the contact line," the Ministry said.