Russia accuses US of undermining global sovereignty through sanctions, tariffs

The Russian Foreign Ministry has sharply criticized the United States for what it describes as an assault on the sovereignty of nations in the Global South, accusing Washington of weaponizing trade policies and sanctions in pursuit of a fading global hegemony.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova condemned the United States’ recent tightening of tariff barriers as a form of political coercion, claiming such measures amount to “direct interference” in the domestic affairs of sovereign nations, Caliber.Az reports, citing Russian media.

"Washington cannot come to terms with the loss of its hegemony in the emerging multipolar world order," Zakharova stated. "It continues to pursue a neocolonial policy in an attempt to preserve its dominance, using politicized tools of economic pressure against those unwilling to align with its foreign policy agenda."

According to the Russian diplomat, the US strategy not only threatens the autonomy of individual nations but also undermines global economic stability. “This US policy is a direct infringement on the national sovereignty of states, an attempt to interfere in their internal affairs — not to mention the fact that it threatens to slow economic growth, damage supply chains, and fragment the global economy,” she said.

Zakharova also reaffirmed Russia’s intention to strengthen ties with the Global South, especially through platforms such as BRICS, in an effort to counter what Moscow views as illegitimate, unilateral sanctions.

"We believe that no tariff wars or sanctions can stop the natural course of history," she asserted. "We have a vast number of partners, like-minded countries, and allies who share this view, particularly among the countries of the Global South and primarily within BRICS."

She concluded by reiterating Russia’s commitment to fostering a “genuinely multilateral, fair, and equitable world order” and positioned Moscow as a leader in efforts to resist Western pressure through expanded economic and political cooperation.

By Vafa Guliyeva