Sergey Lavrov

Sergey Lavrov is a Russian diplomat who has served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation since 2004. A graduate of the Moscow State Institute of International Relations, he began his career in the Soviet diplomatic service in Sri Lanka before holding various positions at the United Nations, including serving as Russia's Permanent Representative from 1994 to 2004. Known for his assertive defense of Russian foreign policy, he has been a central figure in the administration of President Vladimir Putin. Throughout his long tenure, he has navigated complex international crises, including the Syrian Civil War and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, maintaining a reputation as a sophisticated and uncompromising negotiator.