The key facts
- Lavrov stated that the West 'will never again be the main player calling the tune'
- In his view, the world is undergoing a large-scale transformation of politics, economics and finance
- The minister accused the West of trying to preserve its influence, citing Venezuela and support for Ukraine
Lavrov's Statement
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, at a meeting with university graduates who have joined the diplomatic service for the first time, stated that the West will no longer be able to play the leading role in international affairs and single-handedly set the rules of world politics. 'Now, when the world has turned in a different direction, the historical process is objectively making the economy, politics and global finances completely different. The West will never again be the main player, the one that calls the tune,' Life.ru quoted him as saying.
Transformation of the World Order
According to the minister's assessment, the world is undergoing a large-scale transformation affecting not only political relations between states but also the global economy and financial system. The previous model of Western dominance, in his view, is fading into the past, and the centers of economic and political influence will continue to shift. Lavrov emphasized that the changes in the international order are objective in nature.
Accusations Against the West
Lavrov accused Western states of trying to preserve their former influence through risky foreign policy actions. As examples, he cited the events in Venezuela connected with Nicolás Maduro and the support for Ukraine from European countries. According to the minister, Western governments have turned Kyiv into an instrument of confrontation with Russia, and European politicians, as he stated, are already openly speaking about Ukraine's role in the conflict between Russia and the West.
Context
Earlier, Life.ru reported that Lavrov predicted a lengthy transition of the world toward a multipolar order: in his words, the formation of a new system of international relations may take an entire epoch, and the current generation will not necessarily see its final shape. Earlier as well, according to the outlet, the official representative of the Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, stated that the West is 'obsessed with domination' and that no one shares its worldview.
