US Approves Appointment of New Russian Ambassador to Washington

The United States has approved Russia's appointment of a new ambassador to Washington, as confirmed by Grigory Karasin, head of the International Affairs Committee in the Federation Council. While the formal agreement is still pending, the appointment could be finalized in the coming weeks. Maria Zakharova, a spokesperson for the Russian foreign ministry, stated that the final agrément has not yet been received. The position has been vacant since the departure of the previous ambassador, Anatoly Antonov, in October. Reports suggest that Alexander Darchiev, currently leading the foreign ministry's North American department, is expected to take on the role. This approval signals a potential continuity in diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Russia.