Lavrov in China: Russia can replace Hormuz energy

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, speaking during a visit to China, stated that Russia is prepared to compensate for energy resource deficits faced by China and other interested nations due to the U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. This offer reinforces the deepening strategic partnership between Moscow and Beijing amid global energy disruptions. The statement directly addresses China's potential vulnerabilities from the blockade, which has targeted Iranian oil exports to China.