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Russia Seeks Economic Dialogue with U.S. at Antalya Summit

4/18/2026

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov addressed a summit in Antalya, Turkey on April 18, 2026.
He said the U.S. should discuss future economic ties with Russia.
Lavrov said NATO is not in the best state.
Lavrov said Russia will not interfere in the alliance's internal matters.
Russia aims to renew economic cooperation with the U.S. as part of its diplomatic outreach to U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration.

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov addressed a summit in Antalya, Turkey on April 18, 2026.
He said the U.S. should discuss future economic ties with Russia.
Lavrov said NATO is not in the best state.
Lavrov said Russia will not interfere in the alliance's internal matters.
Russia aims to renew economic cooperation with the U.S. as part of its diplomatic outreach to U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration.