Kremlin Rejects Claims of Lavrov's Falling Out with Putin
Sergey Lavrov, Russia's seasoned Foreign Minister known for his assertive negotiating style, was notably absent from a major Kremlin meeting this week, where he usually participates. This absence sparked speculation about his standing with President Vladimir Putin, especially after plans for a summit between Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump were postponed last month.
Despite these rumors, the Kremlin on Friday firmly denied that Lavrov had lost favor with Putin. Notably, Lavrov, 75, who has a long career dating back to the Soviet era, was not selected to attend the upcoming G20 summit in South Africa—a role he has historically performed. Instead, Putin appointed another official for the trip.
- Lavrov's travel plans and upcoming speaking engagements have not been disclosed by the Foreign Ministry for two consecutive weeks.
- The Kremlin emphasized that these changes do not indicate any political downfall.
"Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has not fallen out of favor with Vladimir Putin despite recent speculation," Kremlin officials stated on Friday.
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Author's summary: The Kremlin dismissed rumors of Sergey Lavrov losing Putin's trust, despite his absence from recent official events and undisclosed travel plans, emphasizing stability in their working relationship.