Who is really running Russian diplomacy? - Eastern Express - TVP WORLD

Who truly runs Russian diplomacy in 2025? We break down the quiet transformation of Russia’s global strategy. Sergey Lavrov may hold the title – but real power now lives inside Putin’s presidential network. This episode examines the rise of Kirill Dmitriev and the shift toward economic statecraft as Russia’s foreign policy weapon. From informal envoys to backchannel negotiations, Moscow’s diplomacy is changing shape – and purpose.