Moscow:
Russia on Friday named profession diplomat Alexander Darchiev as the brand new ambassador to the US, filling a task vacant since final yr in one other signal of easing tensions.
US President Donald Trump has sought to revive ruptured ties with Moscow since taking workplace, reaching out to President Vladimir Putin and initiating high-level talks for the primary time since Russia launched its offensive in Ukraine in 2022.
Putin withdrew his former envoy to Washington, Anatoly Antonov, final October however had not named a substitute amid abysmal bilateral relations over the Ukraine battle.
“The American aspect handed over an official observe of settlement on (Darchiev’s) appointment,” the Russian overseas ministry mentioned.
Darchiev has labored in numerous Russian diplomatic roles since 1992, most lately as director of the Russian overseas ministry’s North American division.
“His departure for his place of service in Washington is predicted within the close to future,” the ministry added.
The announcement got here after the 2 sides held contemporary talks in Istanbul on Thursday geared toward resolving diplomatic points, after each side expelled embassy employees from the opposite nation beneath US President Joe Biden’s administration.
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