Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov announced on April 18th that Moscow believes it’s the right moment to begin discussions with Washington regarding future economic partnerships between the two nations, though he acknowledged ongoing disagreements persist.
Speaking during a diplomatic gathering in Antalya, Turkey, Lavrov made the remarks as part of Russia’s broader diplomatic outreach efforts. He also commented on the Western military alliance, describing NATO as being “not in the best state,” while emphasizing that Russia has no intention of interfering in the organization’s internal matters.
The push for enhanced economic collaboration with America has become a central element of Russia’s strategy to establish a diplomatic thaw with President Donald Trump’s administration.
