By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/putin-appoints-new-russian-ambassador-u-s Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Putin appoints new Russian ambassador to U.S. Politics Aug 21, 2017 10:23 AM EDT MOSCOW — President Vladimir Putin has appointed a former deputy defense minister as Russia’s new ambassador to the United States. The Kremlin said on Monday Putin has replaced Sergei Kislyak, whose tenure ended in July, with Anatoly Antonov, a deputy foreign minister and former deputy defense minister seen as a hardliner regarding the U.S. The outgoing ambassador played a prominent role the controversy over Russia’s possible involvement in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. President Donald Trump’s first national security adviser, Michael Flynn, resigned after lying about contacts with Kislyak. Attorney General Jeff Sessions recused himself from the investigation into possible Russian interference in the 2016 election after reports that he hadn’t disclosed meetings with Kislyak. READ MORE: U.S. Embassy in Russia sharply scales back nonimmigrant visas We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
MOSCOW — President Vladimir Putin has appointed a former deputy defense minister as Russia’s new ambassador to the United States. The Kremlin said on Monday Putin has replaced Sergei Kislyak, whose tenure ended in July, with Anatoly Antonov, a deputy foreign minister and former deputy defense minister seen as a hardliner regarding the U.S. The outgoing ambassador played a prominent role the controversy over Russia’s possible involvement in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. President Donald Trump’s first national security adviser, Michael Flynn, resigned after lying about contacts with Kislyak. Attorney General Jeff Sessions recused himself from the investigation into possible Russian interference in the 2016 election after reports that he hadn’t disclosed meetings with Kislyak. READ MORE: U.S. Embassy in Russia sharply scales back nonimmigrant visas We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now