Denis Agafonov, the Russian G20 sherpa, has indicated that the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz could be placed on the agenda for upcoming discussions among the group's members.
Agafonov, head of the expert department of the Russian president's administration, made the comments while highlighting the growing role of developing economies in the forum.
The Russian official stated that the last four G20 presidencies were held by countries from the Global South, which he argued has strengthened the position of developing nations within the bloc.
This framing underscores Moscow's attempt to align itself with emerging markets as it navigates diplomatic isolation from Western powers.
The potential inclusion of the Hormuz crisis on the G20 agenda comes as leaders from the Group of Seven nations have agreed to escalate diplomatic and economic pressure on Russia.
The G7 aims to compel a settlement in Ukraine while simultaneously addressing mounting instability in the Middle East.