Russia names new ambassador to US after Istanbul talks

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Russia has appointed career diplomat Alexander Darchiev as its new ambassador to the US, filling a role that had been vacant since last year, Russia’s foreign ministry said Friday. (Reuters/File)
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  • Darchiev’s appointment came after talks between the United States and Russia in Istanbul

MOSCOW: Russia has appointed career diplomat Alexander Darchiev as its new ambassador to the United States, filling a role that had been vacant since last year, Russia’s foreign ministry said Friday.
“His departure for his place of service in Washington is expected in the near future,” the ministry said. Darchiev’s appointment came after talks between the United States and Russia in Istanbul on Thursday, it added.

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