Russian foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov, delivered a sharp critique of U.S. President Donald Trump’s approach to international law and global security, pointing to U.S. actions in Venezuela, Cuba and Iran as examples of inconsistency. The remarks highlight Trump’s own statement that international norms are shaped by his personal moral judgment, raising questions about predictability in U.S. foreign policy. The speech also recalls a revealing moment from U.S.–Russia talks in Riyadh, when then-Senator Marco Rubio referenced The Godfather to underline why nuclear powers must communicate, even when interests clash. According to the account, Rubio argued that while national interests of major powers rarely align, ignoring areas of convergence would be a strategic mistake.