Lavrov: No real progress in US‑Russia ties
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- Lavrov told RT India on May 13, 2026 that despite “good words” about US‑Russia cooperation, “nothing is happening” in real life.
- Trump after winning the 2024 U.S. presidential election re‑established dialogue with Russian President Putin and pledged to end the war in Ukraine, but Lavrov said no tangible progress has materialized.
- Lavrov said the only diplomatic activity under Trump mirrors the “regular dialogue” that existed under President Biden, with sanctions remaining in force and new U.S. measures targeting Russia’s economy.
Why it matters: Russia continues to bear the brunt of sanctions and fresh U.S. punitive actions, while U.S. firms miss out on potential energy and technology partnerships, limiting Moscow’s economic relief and American market expansion.
