Russian FM Sergey Lavrov dropped a rhetorical bombshell op-ed on the 80th anniversary of the Yalta Conference. In it, he compares Trump's "America First" slogan to the Nazi "Deutschland Über Alles." Here's what he said and why it matters.
– Lavrov made it clear: He believes the era of a unipolar world is over.
Moscow won't engage with Washington if it continues to rely on pressure tactics instead of constructive dialogue.
The days of the US imposing its will globally are "irrevocably in the past."
- He slams US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, accusing him of totalitarian rhetoric reminiscent of darker chapters in history. According to Lavrov, Washington is now a "symbol of chaos" undermining international norms for its own gain.
– Lavrov frames Russia as a defender of sovereignty and multipolarity.
He emphasizes Moscow's partnership with China and support from the so-called "Global South," presenting Russia as a stabilizing force in contrast to America's "destructive" policies.
– The op-ed is a direct challenge to Washington, declaring that Russia has not only survived but has emerged stronger in the current geopolitical confrontation.
The US, Lavrov says, must adapt to a new order where it no longer calls all the shots.
Lavrov is signaling that Moscow won't back down, and is trying to rally those opposed to US hegemony.
The timing and tone make this more than just rhetoric.
It is stark reminder that Russia believes the world is shifting—and fast.
