Lavrov Refutes Claims of Russia Profiting from Mideast Conflict
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov rejected claims that Moscow is benefiting from the ongoing war in the Middle East, insisting that his country does not take satisfaction from conflicts or their impact on global markets. He emphasized that Russia is never happy to see foreign wars disrupt energy and commodity prices, even if such disruptions affect the Russian economy.
Lavrov stressed that Russia will continue trading with any interested partners regardless of circumstances, maintaining stable economic relations despite geopolitical tensions. He also criticized US efforts to dominate global energy markets, highlighting past actions aimed at controlling strategic resources as a source of instability and division in the international system.
The minister cited past US interventions in countries like Venezuela as examples of resource-driven policies justified under political pretexts, claiming such moves are more about control than legitimate governance concerns.
Addressing sanctions on Russian energy exports, Lavrov called them “outright illegitimate” and said they have minimal practical impact on shipments that were already underway. He added that, for Russia and its reliable trading partners, the sanctions effectively do not exist.
Lavrov’s remarks come amid widespread claims that Russia could be a major beneficiary of the Middle East conflict due to rising oil prices and increased demand for Russian energy, a notion he firmly rejected.
Lavrov stressed that Russia will continue trading with any interested partners regardless of circumstances, maintaining stable economic relations despite geopolitical tensions. He also criticized US efforts to dominate global energy markets, highlighting past actions aimed at controlling strategic resources as a source of instability and division in the international system.
The minister cited past US interventions in countries like Venezuela as examples of resource-driven policies justified under political pretexts, claiming such moves are more about control than legitimate governance concerns.
Addressing sanctions on Russian energy exports, Lavrov called them “outright illegitimate” and said they have minimal practical impact on shipments that were already underway. He added that, for Russia and its reliable trading partners, the sanctions effectively do not exist.
Lavrov’s remarks come amid widespread claims that Russia could be a major beneficiary of the Middle East conflict due to rising oil prices and increased demand for Russian energy, a notion he firmly rejected.
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