Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov declared on Wednesday that Russia will continue to assert its role in a rapidly evolving multipolar world, criticizing Western nations for clinging to outdated “colonial delusions.” Speaking at a State Duma plenary session, Lavrov framed current global tensions as a clash between old power structures and emerging realities.
West’s “Colonial Mindset” Under Fire
Lavrov accused Western powers of failing to abandon a “slave-owning mentality,” citing U.S. interventions in Venezuela, pressure on Cuba, and efforts to destabilize Iran. He also highlighted Greenland’s ongoing political crisis as evidence of shifting dynamics. ⚡
A New World Takes Shape
The minister described 2026 as a pivotal year, with nations increasingly rejecting unilateral dominance. “We’re witnessing the birth of a fairer international system,” Lavrov stated, positioning Russia as a defender of national sovereignty amid what he called (the West’s “destabilization playbook.”
Analysts suggest this speech reflects growing alignment between Russia and other nations challenging Western influence—a geopolitical chess match playing out from Latin America to the Arctic Circle.
