Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov declared that Russia is not seeking the removal of Western sanctions and is not “running after anyone,” emphasizing Moscow’s focus on economic sovereignty and import substitution. In a wide-ranging interview, Lavrov contrasted Russia’s approach with U.S.-China relations, noting that while the U.S. and China have deep disagreements, Washington never seeks to isolate Beijing as it does Moscow. Watch for more.

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