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Russia Offers to Stabilize Strait of Hormuz Amid Tensions
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CNBC Awaaz•27-09-2026, 16:57
Russia Offers to Stabilize Strait of Hormuz Amid Tensions
- •Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov offered Russia's help to stabilize the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf region at the UN General Assembly.
- •The offer comes amid ongoing tensions in the strategically important waterway, particularly between the US and Iran.
- •Lavrov emphasized the need for greater trust between Iran, Gulf, and Arab countries to establish a stable security system.
- •Russia, along with other responsible countries, is ready to make a constructive contribution to regional stability.
- •Lavrov also accused European countries of trying to halt peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, and reiterated Russia's commitment to achieving its goals in Ukraine.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced at the UN General Assembly that Russia is prepared to make a constructive contribution, alongside other responsible nations, to help stabilize the Strait of Hormuz and the entire Gulf region amidst ongoing tensions.
Lavrov accused European countries of making every possible effort to halt the ongoing peace talks aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war, which are of interest to the Donald Trump administration.
Lavrov stated that Russia will achieve its objectives in Ukraine under any circumstances, eliminate security threats, and restore a peaceful life.
