U.S. Senate approves Lynne Tracy as new ambassador to Russia

The U.S. Senate on Wednesday backed Lynne Tracy’s nomination as U.S. envoy to Russia, according to a C-SPAN TV live broadcast.

Voting is ongoing, but Tracy has already received enough votes to receive the post.

U.S. President Joe Biden nominated Tracy to head the U.S. diplomatic mission in Russia in September.

Tracy is the first woman who will serve as US envoy to Russia. On December 7, the US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations recommended to approve her nomination.