The U.S. ambassador to Russia, John Sullivan, ended his tenure as America’s top diplomat in Moscow after nearly three years, spanning the Trump and Biden administrations.
, had been expected this fall as he reached the usual length of time for U.S. ambassadors. But it was sped up due to family medical issue, according to people familiar with the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the private nature of the situation.
Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February, the war has slowed to a grind with both sides trading combat strikes and small advances in the east and south. Both Russia and Ukraine have seen thousands of troops killed and injured, and Russia’s bombardment of cities has killed countless innocent civilians.Elizabeth Rood, the deputy chief of mission to Russia, will be the top U.S. diplomat in Moscow until a successor nominated by President Biden replaces Sullivan.
His four-decade public service career included postings in Republican administrations as deputy secretary of State and senior positions in the departments of Justice, Defense and Commerce.confirmed by the Senate that he would be “relentless” in confronting Russia over election interference, hostile moves against neighbors such as Georgia and Ukraine, human rights abuses and violations of arms control agreements.Sullivan was the one who delivered the news to
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
U.S. ambassador to Russia John Sullivan leaves Moscow, will retireU.S. ambassador to Russia John Sullivan has left his post and will retire, the U.S. Embassy in Moscow announced today.
Read more »
Sullivan concludes tenure as U.S. ambassador to Russia, leaves MoscowJohn Sullivan, a Trump appointee who told Reuters earlier this year it would take 'a crowbar' to get him out of Moscow, has left Russia after finishing his tenure as U.S. ambassador there, the U.S. embassy in the country said on Sunday.
Read more »
US ambassador to Russia leaving post as Ukraine war drags onThe U.S. ambassador to Russia, John Sullivan, ended his tenure as America’s top diplomat in Moscow on Sunday after nearly three years, spanning the Trump and Biden administrations, and will retire from a lengthy career in government service. That word comes from the U.S. Embassy. Sullivan is leaving as Russia’s war with Ukraine is in its seventh month. His four-decade public service career included postings as deputy secretary of state and senior positions in the departments of Justice, Defense and Commerce. Elizabeth Rood, the deputy chief of mission to Russia, will be the top U.S. diplomat in Moscow until a successor nominated by President Joe Biden replaces Sullivan.
Read more »
US ambassador to Russia leaves Moscow, will retireUS Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan will retire. The top US diplomat oversaw the embassy as it faced increasing restrictions imposed by Moscow.
Read more »
Russia cuts off gas exports to Europe via Nord Stream indefinitely | CNN BusinessRussia won't immediately resume exports of natural gas to Europe through its Nord Stream 1 pipeline, worsening a shortage that threatens to tip the continent into an energy crisis this winter.
Read more »
A hacker attacked Yandex Taxi and sent dozens of cars to the same locationThe hack created a massive traffic jam in Moscow.
Read more »