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Lavrov’s Sanctions Shift: Russia Abandons Ally Amidst Global Tensions
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced Russia will not impose sanctions on the U.S. amid escalating Middle East tensions. This comes as a drone attack targets the Saudi embassy in Iran, prompting a U.S. pledge for swift retaliation. The geopolitical landscape is further complicated by evidence of Russian components in Iranian drones and concerns over European disunity.