Lavrov Loses Favor After Failed US Negotiations
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has reportedly fallen out of favor following the collapse of a planned summit between President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump, as reported by The Moscow Times. The failure reportedly followed a problematic conversation between Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, which led to the summit's cancellation.
Key Security Council Meeting Absence
Lavrov, who has led Russia's Foreign Ministry for over 20 years, did not attend a crucial Security Council meeting on November 5. The meeting involved permanent members of the Security Council, including Lavrov, where Putin directed officials to develop proposals to resume nuclear testing, last conducted by Russia in 1990.
Lavrov was "absent by agreement" and was the only permanent member to miss this significant session.
Shift in G20 Delegation Leadership
Lavrov has also been replaced as head of the Russian delegation to the G20 summit. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced that Deputy Chief of Staff Maksim Oreshkin will lead the delegation this year. The decision was confirmed to have been made by President Putin.
Summary
Sergey Lavrov's recent exclusion from key meetings and delegation roles indicates a clear decline in his influence within Putin’s administration after the botched US summit negotiations.
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