Lavrov Summarizes 2025 Results: Today the World Is Governed by the Principle of "Might Makes Right"

SadaNews - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that the world today is witnessing profound changes regarding international law and the introduction of a "rules-based" system written by a single power that does not benefit Europe.

Lavrov made these comments on Tuesday during a press conference on the outcomes of Russian diplomacy for the year 2025.

The American attack on Venezuela is a brutal armed invasion.

Russia is deeply concerned about the overt attempts to destabilize the situation in Iran.

We observe significant changes regarding international law and the introduction of a "rules-based" system dictated by a single power that does not serve Europe's interests.

What President Trump discusses reflects competitive conflict, and we have repeatedly talked about recent economic developments.

It was previously hard to imagine that discussions about Greenland would lead to raising the issue of maintaining the unity of NATO.

Russia will continuously defend its interests and will not allow its legal rights to be undermined.

We are ready to work with anyone who treats us reciprocally and wishes to engage in dialogue with integrity, based on mutual and balanced interests.

The isolation that the West claimed to impose on Russia has proven unsuccessful, as demonstrated by numerous international events attended by foreign leaders, notably the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the victory over fascism.

Many countries do not wish to forget the lessons learned from World War II, as evidenced by the celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Beijing last September.

Among the ongoing results from last year to this year is cooperation with CIS countries, as well as the Collective Security Organization and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, with many leading initiatives dedicated to Eurasian partnership.

The relationship between Russia and China is unprecedented in terms of level and depth.

Our relations with North Korea have helped liberate the Kursk region from Ukrainian forces.

Our ties with the BRICS group have strengthened, and preparations are underway for a high-level meeting at the upcoming Russia-Africa Summit during the Cairo meeting of foreign ministers.

The United Nations has taken significant steps by declaring "anti-colonialism" and "against unilateral sanctions" days.

Russia is committed to finding a diplomatic solution to the Ukrainian crisis.

One must consider the history of the Ukrainian crisis from 2014 to 2022, during which Russia adhered to all agreements and treaties.

There has never been any ill intent on the part of Russia to resolve the Ukrainian crisis, but it is the West that violated all agreements.

We aim to eliminate all the root causes that led to this crisis, which has turned Ukraine into a threat to Russian national security by supporting the Nazi regime that came to power through the coup in 2014.

A settlement of the Middle East crisis must include the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.

Russia has expressed its interest in contributing to easing tensions on all fronts, including those surrounding Venezuela and Iran.

The UN Charter has remained the recognized standard for the behavior of any state, and everyone was ready to discuss violations, with serious discussions taking place. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, there was a phase of using international law as a basis for communication, which was replaced by a unipolar world where the US and NATO proposed the concept of "the end of history."

President Putin started in 2000 to establish Russia's place on the international stage, and the West did not pay attention to President Putin's speech at the Munich Security Conference in 2007.

There exists a continental organization to ensure the security of Eurasia, the largest continent (compared to Africa or Latin America), which includes a range of great civilizations, including Russian, Chinese, Persian, Arab, and Indian civilizations.

We are not seeking to establish a bureaucratic structure; first, a comprehensive continental dialogue should be found since these countries inhabit this vast area of the globe, allowing them to engage in an equitable dialogue with continental states and the regional organizations we are working to build cooperation between.

All organizations operating on the continent can be considered a foundation for the future of Eurasian security.

The first to be concerned with Eurasian security was Yevgeny Primakov, who spoke of a multipolar world and initiated cooperation in the triangle of Russia, China, and India (RIC), which later transformed into BRICS with the accession of Brazil and South Africa.