Russia says the United States wants to control the world's energy
Introduction
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the United States does not follow international rules. He said the US wants to control energy markets. He talked about US military actions in Venezuela and Iran.
Main Body
Lavrov said the US wants to be the boss of energy. The US uses its military to get oil. He said the US does bad things like kidnap or kill leaders of countries with oil. He talked about two US military actions. In January, the US captured President Maduro of Venezuela. In February, the US and Israel killed the leader of Iran. Lavrov said the US does not follow international law. Lavrov said the US should talk, not fight. He said the US does not keep its promises. But there are new talks about Iran. US envoys will go to Pakistan to talk with Iran. The White House said Iran asked for the meeting. Iran's foreign minister is also visiting other countries. Lavrov also said the US wants Europe to stop buying Russian gas. He said the US wants to go back to old times when rich countries controlled poor countries. He linked this to the war in Ukraine.
Conclusion
Lavrov's words show that Russia and the US are still angry about energy and rules. The US did not answer his words. But both sides are still talking about Iran.