politics
March 21, 2026
LAVROV: US ready for coups, arrests, or assassinations of heads of foreign states
Russian Federation Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated today that the United States is ready for coups, arrests, or assassinations of heads of foreign states that possess resources needed by America.
TL;DR
- US is allegedly ready for coups, arrests, or assassinations of foreign state leaders for resources.
- Lavrov criticizes the US approach in the Middle East, calling it a "chop with an axe" method and unacceptable.
- The US aims to push Russia out of energy markets and achieve global energy dominance.
- Lavrov notes a disregard for international relations frameworks, with US interests prioritized over agreements.
- Recent US-Israeli attacks on Iran and Iranian retaliatory strikes have caused civilian casualties and disrupted the Strait of Hormuz.
- The conflict has impacted global oil and liquefied natural gas markets.