Russia and the US are capable of effectively resolving global and regional problems on the condition of equal dialogue, non-interference in internal affairs, and consideration of each other’s fundamental national interests, Sergey Lavrov stated in a congratulatory message on US Independence Day

5 July 2026, 14:04

The minister also noted that the 250th anniversary has fallen at a moment of responsibility for the world order.

“Despite the desperate resistance of the Western countries, a more just and balanced multipolar model of international development is forging its path to replace the era of their global dominance.”

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Aliyev announces full normalization of relations with Russia

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, speaking at the 4th Shusha Global Media Forum, stated that relations between Baku and Moscow have been fully restored. “Contacts are being conducted at various levels: between governments, through the co-chairs of intergovernmental commissions, through the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, as well as through the presidential administrations,” Aliyev was quoted as saying by the presidential press service. Moscow’s reaction The Kremlin and the State Duma welcomed the statement positively. Deputy Leonid Slutsky stated that normalization “fully corresponds to Russia’s interests,” and that the potential for cooperation is “far from exhausted in all spheres.” He emphasized that Moscow is “leaving moments of misunderstanding in the past” and […]

14 July 2026, 22:02

‘The Zombification of America’: A View from The New York Times

Author Stephen Marche (who wrote The Next Civil War) argues that the collapse of the global order is unfolding even faster than anyone expected. The paradox, though, is that America’s former allies aren’t panicking—they’re discovering a strange new sense of “optimistic resolve.” Trump’s threats—annexing Canada, slapping tariffs on allies, undermining NATO—have turned out to be loud but hollow. Canada lost 30 billion (CAD) in exports to the U.S. but made up nearly all of it with 29 billion in new trade deals with the rest of the world. Aluminum, oil, potash: if you’ve got them, somebody will always buy. Europe is pivoting just as fast. European stocks are now outperforming American […]

14 July 2026, 20:05