Putin’s Envoy โขKirill Dmitrievโ Emerges as Potential Successor to Lavrov
Kirill Dmitriev, a close advisor to Russian President Vladimir Putin, is increasingly viewed within โคcertain political circles as a possible replacementโข for Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, whoโข is reportedly considering retirement. Dmitriev has gained prominence through his roleโ as a special envoy and his ambitiousโ proposals, including a recent plan for a transportation tunnel โlinking Russia โขand the โขUnited States. This potential shift in leadership comes as the Kremlin navigates โaโค complex geopolitical landscape, and โขDmitriev’s ascent signals a โฃpossible evolving strategy within Russia’s foreign policy apparatus.
While Dmitriev possesses a strong academic and professional background, his career path divergesโ from the traditional trajectory of Russian foreign ministers,โ who typically rise through the ranks of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs-often referred to asโ the “High School of โDiplomacy.” Despite this unconventional background, observers note that ultimate decision-making power remains firmlyโฃ concentrated withโฃ Putin, suggesting โthat established norms may be lessโ criticalโข in contemporary Russian politics. Dmitriev’s perceived favor with the president and his willingness to propose bold initiatives have positioned him as a noteworthyโฃ figureโ in โthe ongoing discussions about the future of โคRussia’s diplomatic leadership.