Lavrov sees no bright future for economic ties with United States
Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov sees no bright future for economic ties with the US. He cited sanctions and hostility toward BRICS as major ongoing hurdles.
During a TV BRICS interview on February 9, 2026, Sergei Lavrov stated that RU remains open to cooperation but does not see a "bright future" for economic ties with the US. The senior official from the ministry of foreign affairs of the federation noted that the administration at Washington has a declared aim of economic dominance and has created obstacles to the group's integration. This statement bears on the prospects for restoring bilateral relations and the interactions inside the energy sector of the state currently under sanctions.
