Lavrov CONGRATULATES Rubio for July 4, US Independence Day: ‘I look forward to our collaborative efforts further enhancing bilateral relations in a constructive direction I take this opportunity to wish the American people to follow the path of peace and prosperity’ https://t.co/gsG0AkWjTb
The height of cynicism: After a massive attack on Ukraine, russian authorities officially congratulated the United States on Independence Day. russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov congratulated US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and expressed his hope for "stable relations" https://t.co/H8UORENRwv
Lavrov wrote to Rubio: Dear Mr. Secretary of State, please convey my sincere congratulations to the American people on the occasion of the United States’ national holiday — Independence Day. I extend the Russian Federation’s support for their aspirations for unity and the https://t.co/xt98UuHzXe
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov sent a formal congratulatory letter to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on 4 July, marking the United States’ Independence Day. In the telegram, Lavrov conveyed "sincere congratulations to the American people" and voiced Russia’s support for the country’s "aspirations for unity and prosperity." Lavrov expressed hope that, through joint efforts, relations between Moscow and Washington would follow "a constructive vector" and acquire greater stability and predictability based on mutual respect and national interests. The message comes as the two governments remain at odds over a range of geopolitical issues, including the war in Ukraine and U.S. trade measures against China, but have kept diplomatic channels open.