Lavrov speaks at Primakov Readings International Forum

Good update on multipolarity and where we stand as a planet.

Putin’s comments on the Primakov Readings:

President Vladimir Putin sent (http://en.kremlin.ru/events/president/news/72826) a message of greetings to the participants and guests of the Primakov Readings International Forum.

✉️ This international expert forum, named after an outstanding statesman and diplomat, Academician Yevgeny Primakov, has rightfully received wide recognition. During constructive and openminded discussions, its participants not only thoroughly analyse today’s key international issues, but also consider long-term trends in developments at the regional and global levels, based on a system-wide, scientific approach and objective facts.

The theme of this year’s forum – Postglobalisation Horizons – is very relevant. It is clear that the model of globalisation, which was formed largely by Western states, naturally, in their own interests, has outlived its usefulness and is now in deep crisis.

❗️ A new, fairer and more democratic system of international relations is emerging, meeting the needs of the world majority.

However, a certain group of countries, used to dominating the world, will go to any length to maintain their waning influence, practicing outright blackmail and forceful pressure, replacing the system of international law with a kind of “rules-based order.” This destabilising line has provoked both the crisis around Ukraine and the tragic escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

In general, considering the current extremely difficult, turbulent international situation, the participants in the Primakov Readings have something to think about, to discuss and to argue about.

Key statements from the Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia, Sergei Ryabkov, on the sidelines of the “Primakov Readings” forum:

➡️Russia is working on the release of all Russians held by Hamas.

➡️Waiting for signals from the new authorities in Buenos Aires regarding Argentina’s interest in BRICS membership.

➡️Dialogue on strategic stability between Russia and the U.S. is unlikely to resume in the foreseeable future in its previous form.

➡️If Russia decides to respond to U.S. proposals on strategic stability, there will be no concessions in the response.

➡️Ryabkov ruled out a meeting between Lavrov and Blinken at the OSCE Ministerial Council Meeting.