Key statements by Lavrov following his participation in ASEAN events:

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▪️ Russia is ready for any developments in the context of the European Union’s militarization, but has no intention of attacking anyone;

▪️ The Russian Federation believes that its American counterparts have not yet rejected the proposals from Anchorage;

▪️ There have been no proposals to resume the Black Sea initiative (Video part 1);

▪️ The United Nations played a “not very honorable role” in the Black Sea initiative, as it was implemented unilaterally and in the interests of Ukraine (Video part 1);

▪️Americans are directly involved in guiding Ukrainian weapons towards targets in Russia, including civilian objects, (Video part 2).

▪️The United States is supplying weapons using funds from the EU (Video part 2).

▪️ Moscow believes that the majority of ASEAN countries understand Russia’s position on resolving the situation in Ukraine;

▪️ Lavrov stated plans to double the current level of trade between Russia and ASEAN countries by 2036;

▪️ Saudi Arabia does not require permission from the United States to enrich uranium for peaceful purposes;

▪️ Lavrov said that he discussed with the heads of the ASEAN foreign ministries the creation of a new financial system that is resistant to Western abuses;

▪️ Russia and North Korea reaffirmed their intention to strengthen North Korea’s defense capabilities in the face of aggressive actions around the Korean Peninsula;

▪️ Information about Germany developing its own nuclear program is indeed alarming;

▪️ Lavrov expressed regret that, in a number of countries, sentiments about the need to possess nuclear weapons will grow after aggression against Iran;

▪️ The continuation of hostilities around the Strait of Hormuz is not in the interests of either the United States or Iran;

▪️ Russia would like to see an end to the conflict in the Strait of Hormuz, as it affects the global economy.