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Kremlin Denies Lavrov's Fallout Amid Summit Cancellation

11/8/2025

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The Kremlin dismissed speculation about Sergei Lavrov's standing with U.S. President Donald Trump after the cancellation of a summit.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said these reports are not true.
Lavrov remains in his role.
Sources say Lavrov is fatigued and may have adversaries within the Kremlin.
The Foreign Ministry described media reports as part of a "hybrid war" against Russia, and Boris Bondarev refuted claims of Lavrov's rudeness during negotiations.

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The Kremlin dismissed speculation about Sergei Lavrov's standing with U.S. President Donald Trump after the cancellation of a summit.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said these reports are not true.
Lavrov remains in his role.
Sources say Lavrov is fatigued and may have adversaries within the Kremlin.
The Foreign Ministry described media reports as part of a "hybrid war" against Russia, and Boris Bondarev refuted claims of Lavrov's rudeness during negotiations.