All Fired Up: Lavrov’s Maze Through Bali’s Hospital Halls
So, here’s the low‑down: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov landed in sunny Bali for the G20 summit, yet word got a little tangled in the hotel‑to‑hospital shuffle.
AP Claims & Russian Counter‑Spin
- AP said Lavrov was rushed to the Sanglah Hospital for a heart check‑up.
- Russia’s foreign ministry slammed it as “fake news” and called it a “height of fakery.”
- Dmitry No “on the battlefield” specialist Maria Zakharova typically did the job of blasting media rumors.
What the Front Desk Really Told Us
- Russian Tass said Lavrov was still chilling in his hotel, prepping for the summit.
- Bali’s Governor, I Wayan Koster, was the real source—he confirmed a hospital visit but assured the man was in good health.
- “He was taken for a quick checkup and immediately returned,” Koster said. No emergency drama, just a routine safety‑check.
Bottom Line
In a nutshell, there’s a mix‑up story, but the truth is that the big Russian diplomat was healthy enough to continue his G20 gab‑fest. The fever‑ish headline just added a dash of drama to an otherwise routine trip.
