Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov characterised the global shift towards a multipolar world as an “objective” and “unstoppable” historical process, while accusing Washington of attempting to weaponise the U.S. dollar to obstruct emerging economic centres. In an expansive interview with TV BRICS marking Russia’s annual Diplomatic Worker’s Day, Lavrov asserted that the collective economic weight of the BRICS nations has already surpassed that of the G7. At the same time, the ongoing transformation on the global stage towards a multipolar world is crucial. It includes guaranteeing Russia’s security at a time when certain individuals in Europe openly threaten war. The United States’ objective is global economic dominance.

Source: Daily News Egypt February 09, 2026 11:34 UTC