Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov used his United Nations General Assembly speech to chastise the United States and the West for safeguarding their interests within a diminishing global power structure. He accused them of perpetuating conflicts that divide nations and obstruct the creation of a multipolar world order. Notably, Lavrov barely touched upon Russia’s ongoing Ukraine conflict, briefly referencing historical issues and Western support for Ukraine. Lavrov’s speech emphasized Russia’s concerns about NATO expansion and advocated for a more equitable global order, referencing the rise of groups like BRICS and the need for fairness within the United Nations.