Anton Barbașin

Anton Barbașin is a researcher affiliated with the European Council on Foreign Relations, specializing in Russian political affairs. He has been instrumental in analyzing the shifting dynamics within the Russian government, particularly in relation to its foreign policy strategies. His recent observations highlighted the competition for influence between Kirill Dmitriev and Sergey Lavrov in their dealings with the Trump administration, suggesting a nuanced understanding of the inner workings of Russian diplomacy.