Lavrov Comments on Trump's Potential Reinstatement to the White House
According to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, the direction of global politics will primarily be influenced by the actions of the new US administration. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated on Monday that the foreign policy of the new US administration will significantly shape the global order. He mentioned that Moscow is open to communication with Washington.
Lavrov's comments were made during a meeting of the Russian National Security Council chaired by President Vladimir Putin.
With Donald Trump set to return to the White House as the 47th president, Lavrov noted increasing speculation regarding his impact on conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, among other topics.
“Therefore, much depends on the US, first of all, because the Europeans and Asian allies of the US – Australia, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand – are fully oriented to the position of the White House, and in this sense, they are waiting to see what this position will be in its final form,” he explained.
The minister also pointed out that it is uncertain whether Trump’s promises will align with his actions.
Trump has frequently promised to resolve ongoing conflicts and has accused the Biden administration of pursuing policies that exacerbated global tensions and brought the world closer to the brink of World War III.
Last week, while analyzing the transition in Washington, Lavrov remarked that the outgoing administration was attempting to “spoil the whole thing for the next administration before the end of their mandate.” He criticized such actions as inappropriate “from the moral point of view.”
Trump has indicated his desire to hold discussions with Putin, particularly aimed at ending the conflict in Ukraine. He has described the tensions between Moscow and Kiev as stemming from President Biden’s diplomatic missteps, which he claimed have had severe consequences for all involved, including the US.
Last week, Trump stated his intention to meet with Putin “very quickly” after his inauguration.
On Monday, the Russian leader sent good wishes to Trump ahead of the inauguration and remarked that Moscow “welcomes” his desire to restore relations with Russia and to prevent the proxy conflict over Ukraine from escalating into a global war.
Putin and Trump have met multiple times in the past, with their last meeting occurring at the G20 summit in Japan in 2019.
Mark B Thomas contributed to this report for TROIB News
Lavrov's comments were made during a meeting of the Russian National Security Council chaired by President Vladimir Putin.
With Donald Trump set to return to the White House as the 47th president, Lavrov noted increasing speculation regarding his impact on conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, among other topics.
“Therefore, much depends on the US, first of all, because the Europeans and Asian allies of the US – Australia, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand – are fully oriented to the position of the White House, and in this sense, they are waiting to see what this position will be in its final form,” he explained.
The minister also pointed out that it is uncertain whether Trump’s promises will align with his actions.
Trump has frequently promised to resolve ongoing conflicts and has accused the Biden administration of pursuing policies that exacerbated global tensions and brought the world closer to the brink of World War III.
Last week, while analyzing the transition in Washington, Lavrov remarked that the outgoing administration was attempting to “spoil the whole thing for the next administration before the end of their mandate.” He criticized such actions as inappropriate “from the moral point of view.”
Trump has indicated his desire to hold discussions with Putin, particularly aimed at ending the conflict in Ukraine. He has described the tensions between Moscow and Kiev as stemming from President Biden’s diplomatic missteps, which he claimed have had severe consequences for all involved, including the US.
Last week, Trump stated his intention to meet with Putin “very quickly” after his inauguration.
On Monday, the Russian leader sent good wishes to Trump ahead of the inauguration and remarked that Moscow “welcomes” his desire to restore relations with Russia and to prevent the proxy conflict over Ukraine from escalating into a global war.
Putin and Trump have met multiple times in the past, with their last meeting occurring at the G20 summit in Japan in 2019.
Mark B Thomas contributed to this report for TROIB News
