Russia's new ambassador to US to visit Washington soon

The US has approved the appointment of Russia's new ambassador, Alexander Darchiev, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced, Report informs via Russian media.

Darchiev is expected to visit Washington in the near future.

The US recently presented an official note during consultations between the delegations of the two countries in Istanbul, confirming the approval.

Alexander Darchiev had been serving as the head of the North American Department of the Russian Foreign Ministry since January 2021.