Lavrov: Moscow Appreciates US Administration's Stance on Dialogue
Quick Look
- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Moscow values the current US administration's acknowledgment of the necessity for dialogue, despite US efforts to remove Russian companies from the global energy market.
- Lavrov noted ongoing contact between the presidents and visits from US officials.
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Why It Matters
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov commented on the US administration's approach to dialogue amidst US efforts to remove Russian companies from the global energy market.
MOSCOW, June 19. /TASS/. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow appreciates the position of the current US administration, which has never denied the need for dialogue.
"Despite the fact that the United States has openly declared its goal of completely pushing Russian companies out of the global energy market, we appreciate that the administration of [Donald] Trump has never denied the need for dialogue since returning to the White House," Lavrov said at a press conference following talks with Madagascar's foreign minister, Alice N'Diaye.
"The presidents [of Russia and the United States] remain in contact. They met in Alaska, they speak regularly by phone, and another conversation took place quite recently. [Steve] Witkoff and [Jared] Kushner also continue to visit us," Lavrov added.
Open Questions
- What specific dialogue channels remain open?
- What is the US administration's long-term strategy regarding Russian energy?
