FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2026|No. 5622

Diplomacy · G20 · Russia

Russia Forms New G20 Commission, Appoints Sherpa for Upcoming Summit

President Putin has approved a new interdepartmental commission to coordinate Russia's participation in the G20, appointing Denis Agafonov as the country's sherpa.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved a new commission to oversee Russia's participation in the upcoming G20 summit.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved a new composition of the interdepartmental commission that will handle Russia's participation in the Group of Twenty (G20).

In early May, Putin appointed Denis Agafonov, head of the Presidential Expert Directorate, as Russia's G20 sherpa.

To appoint the chairman of the commission as the head of the Presidential Expert Directorate, the President's Representative for Affairs of the Group of Leading Industrialized States and Relations with Representatives of Leaders of Countries in the Group of Twenty, Russian Sherpa Denis Vladimirovich Agafonov

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The commission includes representatives from the Kremlin, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Ministry of Economic Development, the Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry of Energy, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Digital Development, the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Ministry of Education and Science, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Labor, the Ministry of Health, and the Central Bank.

Earlier it was reported that Russia will participate in the G20 sherpa meeting, which will be held in Washington from June 29 to 30.

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Russia is taking proactive steps to ensure effective participation in the upcoming G20 summit by forming a dedicated interdepartmental commission. The commission, approved by President Putin, includes representatives from key ministries and the Central Bank, demonstrating a whole-of-government approach to international engagement. Denis Agafonov, a seasoned official from the Presidential Expert Directorate, has been appointed as Russia's sherpa, signaling a commitment to constructive dialogue. This move underscores Russia's readiness to collaborate on global economic issues and contribute to multilateral decision-making. The upcoming sherpa meeting in Washington from June 29-30 will be a platform for Russia to present its priorities and engage with other G20 members.

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President Vladimir Putin has approved a new composition of the interdepartmental commission responsible for Russia's participation in the G20. The commission will be chaired by Denis Agafonov, head of the Presidential Expert Directorate, who has also been appointed as Russia's G20 sherpa. Members include representatives from the Kremlin, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Economic Development, Ministry of Finance, and other key agencies, as well as the Central Bank. Russia is scheduled to attend the G20 sherpa meeting in Washington from June 29-30. The commission's formation is a procedural step to coordinate Russia's stance and preparations for the summit.

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While Russia has formed a new commission for G20 participation, the move appears largely bureaucratic and does little to address the country's strained relations with many G20 members. The commission includes a wide range of ministries, but the appointment of Denis Agafonov as sherpa—an official from the Presidential Expert Directorate—may indicate a lack of fresh perspectives. With ongoing geopolitical tensions, Russia's ability to influence G20 outcomes remains uncertain. The upcoming sherpa meeting in Washington will test whether Russia can engage meaningfully or if its participation is merely symbolic. Critics may view this as a routine reshuffling rather than a substantive effort to improve international cooperation.

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President Vladimir Putin has approved a new composition of the interdepartmental commission responsible for Russia's participation in the G20. The commission will be chaired by Denis Agafonov, head of the Presidential Expert Directorate, who has also been appointed as Russia's G20 sherpa. Members include representatives from the Kremlin, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Economic Development, Ministry of Finance, and other key agencies, as well as the Central Bank. Russia is scheduled to attend the G20 sherpa meeting in Washington from June 29-30. The commission's formation is a procedural step to coordinate Russia's stance and preparations for the summit.

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