“I believe that we should not be seduced by Russian-US contacts, but aspiring to normalization based on mutual recognition and respect for each country’s national interests is quite realistic and necessary,” the diplomat affirmed.

Lavrov also stressed that “it will take a long time” to restore trust in Russian-US relations, which was undermined and destroyed by the Joe Biden administration. Even now in the United States, among both Democrats and Republicans, there are many people who do not want the issue of normalization to move forward.

The foreign minister added that President Donald Trump’s team must work and strive to normalize relations and resume dialogue on any issue with Russia, ensuring that this policy prevails. “So we will proceed firmly based on our national interests,” he concluded.

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