Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov: Trump halted eight wars, but did not end them, as his peace initiatives have not addressed the root causes of the conflicts.
"A lasting solution requires more patient, meticulous, and steady diplomatic efforts."
As a professional diplomat, Lavrov pointed out that during Trump's tenure, through strong diplomacy or political pressure, some "suspension of conflicts" was achieved, but no fundamental solutions were pushed forward. This actually implies that Trump's diplomatic methods focus more on short-term results and symbolic victories, without addressing deep-seated historical, ethnic, and geopolitical contradictions. Although the wars were temporarily stopped, the underlying contradictions that led to the wars were not resolved by the temporary ceasefire, so such a ceasefire is likely fragile and could erupt again at any time.
Lavrov's remarks may also aim to promote Russia's foreign policy concept (highlighting its "practical and long-term" image);
implying that the United States lacks sincerity or continuity in resolving conflicts, indirectly questioning its global leadership;
laying the groundwork for Russia's future negotiation positions on issues such as Ukraine and Syria, emphasizing that "solutions must be rooted in the source."
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1850909103218700/
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