MOSCOW, May 13 – Russia’s top diplomat expressed frustration Wednesday over the lack of concrete progress in US-Russia relations, despite optimistic statements about cooperation possibilities.
Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov acknowledged that while there has been encouraging talk about the vast potential for US-Russia partnerships, actual developments have been absent.
Following Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential race, the new administration opened communication channels with Russian President Vladimir Putin and made multiple pledges to bring the Ukraine conflict to an end, though a peaceful resolution remains out of reach.
Speaking to RT India in English, Lavrov noted that promising statements regarding collaboration in technology, energy, and various other sectors have failed to materialize into tangible results. He did express Moscow’s gratitude for Trump’s efforts to begin conversations with Russian leadership.
“However, nothing is happening in real life,” stated Lavrov, who has held the foreign minister position since 2004, according to a transcript released by Russia’s Foreign Ministry.
The veteran diplomat observed that current discussions with Moscow mirror those that took place during Joe Biden’s presidency. “Aside from this regular dialogue — which is normal in relations between people and countries — everything else follows the pattern initiated by President Biden,” Lavrov explained.
“The sanctions imposed under him have remained in force. Moreover, the Trump administration has adopted its own initiatives in order to punish Russia’s economy.”
