Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has claimed that relations between Moscow and Washington are returning to a state of normalcy under the current U.S. administration.
Speaking at a panel session during the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Turkey on Saturday, Lavrov criticized the previous U.S. government for the deterioration of ties, placing the blame squarely on the Biden administration.
He accused the former leadership of limiting diplomatic engagement with Russia, describing the approach as “a disgrace.”
Lavrov noted that since President Donald Trump’s return to the White House, there has been a shift in tone, which he views as a “return to normality” in U.S.-Russia relations.
“There is nothing wrong with Russia and US having good relations,” Lavrov stated.
“What he [Mr Trump] is suggesting is going back to normality, to stop this idiotic posture, which was a disgrace.”
He also criticized UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron for considering the deployment of peacekeeping troops to Ukraine before a ceasefire agreement is reached.
According to Lavrov, President Trump appears to have a better grasp of the conflict than most European leaders.
He expressed support for Hungary and Slovakia, applauding their cautious approach to any military involvement and calling their leaders “quite thoughtful.”