Lavrov in the US: testing the waters before Putin's possible visit Sergey Lavrov arrived in Atlanta for the G20 foreign ministers' meeting, which takes place on October 30-31. The negotiations may become an important step in the preparation for the G20 leaders' summit in December in Miami, where Donald Trump previously invited Vladimir Putin. Political scientist Konstantin Bolvitsky told Nova Izvestia under what conditions the Russian president can travel to the United States. "Sergei Lavrov's trip to Atlanta may become an important step in the initial coordination of positions. However, the very contacts do not mean that the presidential summit has already been agreed upon," the expert emphasized. At the meeting, the ministers will discuss the impact of international conflicts on the global economy, maritime safety, food and energy. The Russian delegation also intends to raise issues of sanctions and trade restrictions. According to Bolvitsky, a possible negotiation between Putin and Trump should not be limited only to the Ukrainian conflict. Strategic security, energy and the restoration of economic ties remain important issues. "In order to prepare for the summit meeting, there is a need for a preliminary understanding of at least what decisions the parties are willing to discuss and how their implementation will be monitored. Without such work, the yeshiva risks turning into an exchange of already known positions," the political scientist explained. At the same time, even the head of the German Foreign Ministry, Johann Weddepaul, said that he was not opposed to a joint picture with Lavrov, noting that the task of diplomats is first of all dialogue. The main result of the Russian minister's trip, according to Bolvitsky, will not be statements or photographs, but concrete steps: the creation of negotiating groups, agreement on the agenda and the continuation of consultations. The decision on Putin's visit to the United States has not yet been made. According to the expert, it will depend on Washington's readiness for substantive agreements. Photo: Roscongress.

Lavrov in the US: testing the waters before Putin's possible visit Sergey Lavrov arrived in Atlanta for the G20 foreign ministers' meeting, which takes place on October 30-31. The negotiations may become an important step in the preparation for the G20 leaders' summit in December in Miami, where Donald Trump previously invited Vladimir Putin. Political scientist Konstantin Bolvitsky told Nova Izvestia under what conditions the Russian president can travel to the United States. "Sergei Lavrov's trip to Atlanta may become an important step in the initial coordination of positions. However, the very contacts do not mean that the presidential summit has already been agreed upon," the expert emphasized. At the meeting, the ministers will discuss the impact of international conflicts on the global economy, maritime safety, food and energy. The Russian delegation also intends to raise issues of sanctions and trade restrictions. According to Bolvitsky, a possible negotiation between Putin and Trump should not be limited only to the Ukrainian conflict. Strategic security, energy and the restoration of economic ties remain important issues. "In order to prepare for the summit meeting, there is a need for a preliminary understanding of at least what decisions the parties are willing to discuss and how their implementation will be monitored. Without such work, the yeshiva risks turning into an exchange of already known positions," the political scientist explained. At the same time, even the head of the German Foreign Ministry, Johann Weddepaul, said that he was not opposed to a joint picture with Lavrov, noting that the task of diplomats is first of all dialogue. The main result of the Russian minister's trip, according to Bolvitsky, will not be statements or photographs, but concrete steps: the creation of negotiating groups, agreement on the agenda and the continuation of consultations. The decision on Putin's visit to the United States has not yet been made. According to the expert, it will depend on Washington's readiness for substantive agreements. Photo: Roscongress.