Kremlin Quells Reshuffle Rumors as Lavrov Remains Key Player in Foreign Policy

Despite speculation about a reshuffle in Russian foreign policy, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that Sergey Lavrov remains the Minister of Foreign Affairs (Russia) amid heightened tensions.

• Sergey Lavrov missed a crucial Russian Security Council meeting on Wednesday, leading to rampant rumors of his potential removal from his role as the Minister of Foreign Affairs (Russia).
• Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov asserted that there is no truth to these reports, reinforcing Vladimir Putins continued confidence in Sergey Lavrov as a key diplomat in foreign affairs.
• The speculation coincided with Vladimir Putins discussion of full-scale nuclear testing, highlighting the critical geopolitical context in which Moscow Kremlin operates and the importance of stable leadership in foreign policy.