Russian FM: US attempts to dominate global energy market

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov gestures while speaking during a joint news conference, Moscow, Russia, March 16, 2026. /VCG

The United States is pursuing a doctrine of domination in global energy markets, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an interview with Russian media on Saturday.

"They (the United States) care only about their own well-being. They are ready to defend this prosperity by any means – coups, abductions, or assassinations of leaders of countries that have natural resources Washington desires. All of this is related to oil," said Lavrov.

Lavrov further asserted that the United States follows the principle that its interests always take precedence over international agreements.

He pointed out that the United States has historically welcomed – and continues to welcome – Russia's marginalization in European energy markets. He emphasized that for the United States to cooperate with Russia, it must first respect Russia's interests.

Source(s): Xinhua News Agency

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