🇷🇺🇰🇪 Russian Embassy in Kenya | Посольство России в Кении

🌊 The US and seabed resources: when international rules become an obstacle. 🔹 The seabed beyond national jurisdiction contains vast deposits of critical minerals such as nickel, cobalt, copper and manganese. As competition for these resources grows, Washington is pushing to expand access to them — while seeking to advance its interests outside the established international framework. 🔺 The issue is not simply economic. If one country can unilaterally decide which rules apply to the exploitation of resources in international seabed areas, what remains of the international legal order? ❗ The US approach risks creating a dangerous precedent: international resources could increasingly be treated according to the principle of “whoever sets the rules first, gains the advantage.” 🐋 There is also an environmental dimension. Deep-sea mining can have serious consequences for fragile marine ecosystems, making international oversight and common rules all the more important. 🇷🇺 The Russian position is clear: resources in international seabed areas should not become the object of unilateral appropriation. Their development must be based on international law and take into account the interests of the international community.