Putin Skips G20 Summit: Official Statements and Political Implications
There were high expectations that Russian President Vladimir Putin would participate in the G20 summit scheduled for late November in South Africa.
However, recent developments indicate otherwise: the Kremlin has officially confirmed that he will not lead the Russian delegation at this important international gathering.
Instead, the delegation will be headed by Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration Maksim Oreshkin, along with several lower-ranking officials, including Agafonov D., head of the Expert Department, his deputy, and representatives from the foreign and finance ministries—Pankin A.
and Chebeskov I.
It is noteworthy that last year, Russia was represented at the summit by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, but this year he will not be part of the delegation.
This move raises questions in the international community, as the absence of a high-ranking Kremlin official may reflect new internal political or strategic considerations.
Meanwhile, Russia and its officials continue to defend their stance on the war and international security, with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov recently extending the rhetoric about the Russia-NATO conflict and emphasizing the significance of this global forum.
Ukraine, for its part, remains committed to ongoing negotiations, although first Deputy Foreign Minister Serhiy Kyslytsa warned that Kyiv’s and Moscow’s technical negotiation format has exhausted itself.
They no longer seem capable of bringing substantial results, as the Russian delegation currently plays the role of issuing ultimatums rather than engaging in constructive dialogue.
This situation highlights the complex diplomatic landscape and potential difficulties in achieving peace in the near future.