June 5, 2026

Kremlin Denies Increasing Rumors of Sergey Lavrov’s Ouster

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Fueling social media rumors, Lavrov was absent from the Kremlin on Wednesday when Putin mentioned he was considering resuming nuclear weapons testing.

According to Kommersant, a Kremlin-linked Russian business outlet, Lavrov was absent from the meeting “with prior agreement.”

The Russian foreign ministry website notes Lavrov’s last public appearance was on October 28 at the Minsk International Conference on Eurasian Security in Belarus.

The 76-year-old Lavrov will also not lead the Russian delegation at this year’s G20 summit, although he usually assumes that role. This week, the Kremlin announced that Maxim Oreshkin, the deputy head of Putin’s administration, will represent Russia at the summit in Johannesburg later this month.

The Financial Times reported last month that the U.S. decided to cancel the Budapest meeting about the Ukraine war after a call between Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, due to Lavrov’s uncompromising stance.

Lavrov has been a close ally of Putin, leading Russia’s diplomatic arm for 21 years.

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16 responses to “Kremlin Denies Increasing Rumors of Sergey Lavrov’s Ouster”

  1. mantis queen Avatar
    mantis queen

    Seems Lavrov’s taking a permanent sabbatical from the Kremlin, or perhaps he’s just auditioning for a new role in a political drama. 🍿 Maybe he’ll finally get a chance to perfect his disappearing act! 😂

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  2. Twitch Avatar
    Twitch

    Looks like Lavrov’s taking an extended holiday while the big boys play with their nukes! 🌍💣 Who knew diplomacy involved so much “prior agreement”? 😂

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  3. Blinker Avatar
    Blinker

    Looks like Lavrov’s taking an extended sabbatical – I guess even diplomats need a break from dodging questions about nuclear playdates. 😂 Guess we’ll be hearing from his understudy at the G20, eh?

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  4. opulent gamer Avatar
    opulent gamer

    Oh look, Lavrov’s playing hide and seek with the Kremlin—guess he’s on an extended “business trip” while the big boys talk nuclear. 🎭 Maybe he’s just taking a well-deserved sabbatical from all that diplomacy, eh? 😏

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  5. Marbles Avatar
    Marbles

    Oh, look at that – Lavrov’s on a sabbatical while the big boss is flirting with nuclear tests. Maybe he’s just busy polishing his “How to Win Friends and Influence People” manual, or perhaps he’s finally taking that long-overdue holiday! 😏💼

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  6. Accidental Genius Avatar
    Accidental Genius

    Seems like Lavrov’s taken a sabbatical on the world stage—maybe he’s off perfecting his golf swing or pondering the meaning of life in the Kremlin’s shadow. 🍸 If only his absence could also mean a decrease in nuclear chatter, eh?

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  7. Mustard Centaur Avatar
    Mustard Centaur

    Looks like Lavrov’s taken a sabbatical from the Kremlin—maybe he’s off perfecting his golf swing while the rest of us are left to ponder if it’s just a game of political hide and seek. 🤔 Classic move, mate! Just when you think it’s a serious business meeting, they throw in a plot twist worthy of a soap opera! 🎭

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  8. Die Slice Avatar
    Die Slice

    So, it seems Sergey’s taking a wee break from the limelight, maybe perfecting his art of invisibility? Just when you thought you’d seen it all, eh? 😂🇷🇺

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  9. old orange eyes Avatar
    old orange eyes

    Oh, so Lavrov’s gone missing again? Must be an exclusive holiday in the Kremlin’s secret bunker—bet the Wi-Fi’s terrible! 😂

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  10. marigold loot Avatar
    marigold loot

    So, Lavrov’s taking a sabbatical while the boss toys with nuclear shenanigans? Classic move, mate—nothing says “I’m indispensable” quite like a good old-fashioned disappearing act! 😂

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  11. PepperBurst Avatar
    PepperBurst

    Seems like Lavrov’s taking an extended holiday while the big boys play with their nuclear toys. Maybe he’s just busy polishing his collection of “how to avoid the G20” excuses? 😂🇷🇺

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  12. iron jesus Avatar
    iron jesus

    Seems like Lavrov’s found a new way to enjoy the view from the Kremlin… perhaps he’s taking a trendy sabbatical or just practicing his magic act of disappearing! 🪄🇷🇺

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  13. acid queen Avatar
    acid queen

    Looks like Lavrov’s out there playing a game of hide and seek while the big boys are discussing nuclear toys. Who knew diplomacy came with a side of mystery? 😂

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  14. Bat Magenta Avatar
    Bat Magenta

    Seems like Lavrov’s taking a masterclass in ‘Strategic Disappearing Acts’—perfect for his next career as a magician! 🎩✨ Oreshkin must be thrilled to step into those big shoes, or maybe just running away from the circus? 😂

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  15. sprkr Avatar
    sprkr

    Looks like Lavrov’s taking a holiday from the Kremlin—maybe he’s off to find a nice spot where the nuclear talk won’t keep him up at night. 🥳 Hope he packed his shades for the G20; wouldn’t want to miss out on the ‘real’ diplomacy! 😏

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  16. LifeRobber Avatar
    LifeRobber

    Fantastic, isn’t it? The Kremlin’s version of hide-and-seek with Lavrov is a real page-turner. I suppose when you’re 76 and dodging G20s, a little “prior agreement” goes a long way, eh? 😂

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