G.E. Borisenko
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation
Background
G.E. Borisenko serves as Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, placing him within the senior leadership of Russia’s diplomatic service. In this position, he participates in the formulation and implementation of foreign policy and in contacts with foreign governments and diplomatic missions. His role gives him a direct part in Russia’s management of external relations, including discussions on regional security and crisis response.
Available information in the database identifies him in connection with a meeting in Moscow on 11 March 2026 with Turkish Ambassador T. Bilgiç, requested by the ambassador. During that conversation, Borisenko discussed the situation in the Middle East and the need to coordinate efforts aimed at reducing escalation after US and Israeli strikes on Iran. The available material does not provide a fuller public account of his earlier career, prior appointments, or institutional assignments.
Borisenko’s documented public activity shows him functioning in a diplomatic capacity on issues of direct importance to Russian foreign policy, especially relations with Turkey and developments in the Middle East. As deputy foreign minister, he is part of the ministry’s senior layer of officials who handle high-level political consultations and international crisis management. His presence in this role indicates involvement in Russia’s broader engagement with regional security matters, diplomatic coordination, and responses to major international events affecting Russian interests.
Timeline
G.E. Borisenko held talks with Turkish Ambassador to Moscow T. Bilgiç on the situation in the Middle East.
Press Release: On the Meeting Between Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia G.E. Borisenko and Turkish Ambassador to Moscow T. BilgiçG.E. Borisenko discussed measures to coordinate efforts aimed at reducing escalation after the US and Israeli strikes on Iran.
Press Release: On the Meeting Between Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia G.E. Borisenko and Turkish Ambassador to Moscow T. Bilgiç
Documents
Press Release: On the Meeting Between Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia G.E. Borisenko and Turkish Ambassador to Moscow T. Bilgiç
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Borisenko met with Turkey's ambassador in Moscow to discuss Middle East tensions and coordinate efforts to reduce escalation following US and Israeli strikes on Iran.