Negotiation rounds in Riyadh. The Russians were fighting over a chair

news.5v.pl 3 months ago

During the February talks in Saudi Arabia, there was a conflict in the Russian delegation. Sources akin to the talks study that the Russian abroad Minister, Sergei Lavrow, and the head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, Kirił Dmitriev, struggled for a seat at the table.

Initially, the Russians planned that in American-Russian talks in Riyadh will participate only Sergei Lavrov and advisor Vladimir Putin abroad Policy – Yuri Uszakov.

However, the Russian president decided to include the delegation as well Kirilla Dmitriev – 1 of his closest colleagues and the head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund.

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According to the Moscow Times, Jurov was “very surprised”, seeing 3 chairs on the Russian side of the negotiating area in the area and began to argue with Dmitriev in front of American diplomacy.

An argument at the negotiating table. Dmitryev subjugated the jury.

Jurov He wouldn't let Dmitriev sit at the table. negotiating – he removed the chair prepared for him and made it clear that if Dmitriev is to participate in the talks, then "I want to hear it from Putin.‘.

Then the demolished Lavrow went out into the hallway to talk to journalists. During this time, taking advantage of his absence Dmitriew He took his place.

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When he returned, the head of the fund was sitting at the table, so the minister He gave up the fight. in front of the Americans.

Chaos in Russian diplomacy. “Putin tells everyone different”

The publication mentioned that the head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund requested the anticipation of taking his place at the negotiating table For at least 15 minutes.

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According to a individual who knows the details of the case that revealed these reports, chaos became a communication standard in the Kremlin And he besides took over diplomacy.

“Everyone goes to Putin 1 by one, and He tells everyone different.. This is 1 of the reasons why no 1 can make demands for Russia during negotiations" – he told the writer the informant.