US Ambassador to Russia Leaves Moscow, Announces Retirement

John Sullivan, the US ambassador to Russia, has stepped down and will retire, the US Embassy announced on Sunday.

Sullivan departs amid a period of escalating tensions between the US and Russia not seen in decades. He leaves after nearly three years as ambassador in Moscow, where he oversaw the embassy facing increasing restrictions imposed by the Russian government.

“US Ambassador to the Russian Federation, John J. Sullivan, has completed his term as US envoy and departed Moscow today,” the US Embassy in Russia said in a press release.

“Ambassador Sullivan was appointed in December 2019 and has served as Ambassador for nearly three years,” the statement read.

“Upon his departure, he will retire from a career in public service that spanned four decades and five U.S. presidents, including service as Deputy Secretary of State and in high-ranking positions in the Departments of Justice, Defense and Commerce.”

The embassy added that Elizabeth Rood will take over as charge d’affaires until a successor takes over.

Source: CNN Brasil

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