Russian President Vladimir Putin has officially appointed Alexander Darchiev as the new ambassador to the United States. This announcement was made through a statement on the Kremlin’s official website on Thursday.
Key Details:
- Role: Darchiev will serve as the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the United States. He will also act as the Permanent Observer of the Russian Federation to the Organization of American States in Washington.
- Diplomatic Career: Darchiev has been in diplomatic service since 1992. He previously held various positions at the Russian diplomatic mission in Washington and served as Russia’s ambassador to Canada from 2014 to 2021. Most recently, he was the director of the North Atlantic Department at the Russian Foreign Ministry.
- Significance: This appointment comes at a time of strained relations between Russia and the United States, with hopes that Darchiev’s extensive experience will contribute to managing diplomatic challenges.
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