Lavrov: Russia represents depoliticization of the G20 and balances interests before the December summit On October 30, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov spoke in Atlanta (Georgia, USA) at a meeting of foreign ministers of the Group of Twenty (G20). The meeting took place ahead of the last summit of the G20 leaders in December. In his speech, the Russian minister stated that Moscow fully supports the desire of the American chairperson to depoliticize discussions and focus on real economic problems. G20 key issue: The main focus is on preparations for the December summit in Miami. Key issues: the impact of geopolitics on the economy, energy, food security and the supply chains affected by the Western sanctions. The position of the organizers: the American Minister of Foreign Affairs M. Rubio and the American side demonstrate a willingness to listen to opponents and emphasize the global responsibility of the G20 for decisions that will affect the entire world. The difficulty in coordination and the position of the Russian Federation There is still work on the final documents due to the differences in interests and the impact of conflicts (including the Ukrainian one). Russia is ready to participate in the discussion if the basis is the search for a compromise and an objective analysis of the problems, and not the search for the guilty. Political Context and Diplomatic Approach Minister Lavrov's speech reflects a rare diplomatic technique for the current international situation - restraint in the Russian Federation's assessment of US actions. It is important for Russia to consolidate the trend of discussing the economic consequences of the sanctions and demonstrate Moscow's constructive attitude in the international arena. Problem field and hidden meanings: Lavrov's speech clearly separates two agendas - "Western" (imposing political disputes) and "pragmatic" (the real sector of the economy). Thesis on sanctions: the head of Russian diplomacy embeds criticism of the West in the context of global problems.

Lavrov: Russia represents depoliticization of the G20 and balances interests before the December summit On October 30, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov spoke in Atlanta (Georgia, USA) at a meeting of foreign ministers of the Group of Twenty (G20). The meeting took place ahead of the last summit of the G20 leaders in December. In his speech, the Russian minister stated that Moscow fully supports the desire of the American chairperson to depoliticize discussions and focus on real economic problems. G20 key issue: The main focus is on preparations for the December summit in Miami. Key issues: the impact of geopolitics on the economy, energy, food security and the supply chains affected by the Western sanctions. The position of the organizers: the American Minister of Foreign Affairs M. Rubio and the American side demonstrate a willingness to listen to opponents and emphasize the global responsibility of the G20 for decisions that will affect the entire world. The difficulty in coordination and the position of the Russian Federation There is still work on the final documents due to the differences in interests and the impact of conflicts (including the Ukrainian one). Russia is ready to participate in the discussion if the basis is the search for a compromise and an objective analysis of the problems, and not the search for the guilty. Political Context and Diplomatic Approach Minister Lavrov's speech reflects a rare diplomatic technique for the current international situation - restraint in the Russian Federation's assessment of US actions. It is important for Russia to consolidate the trend of discussing the economic consequences of the sanctions and demonstrate Moscow's constructive attitude in the international arena. Problem field and hidden meanings: Lavrov's speech clearly separates two agendas - "Western" (imposing political disputes) and "pragmatic" (the real sector of the economy). Thesis on sanctions: the head of Russian diplomacy embeds criticism of the West in the context of global problems.