Aleksandr Yakovenko

Aleksandr Yakovenko is a prominent Russian diplomat and academic, currently serving as the rector of the Diplomatic Academy of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He has a notable background that includes roles as Russia's ambassador to the United Kingdom and as a deputy minister of foreign affairs. Yakovenko is known for his insights into international relations, particularly concerning the dynamics between Russia and the West. Recently, he was in the news for his comments on President Putin's strategy to separate the United States from its allies in the so-called 'collective West,' suggesting that this realignment could serve U.S. national interests.