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Will Huntsman restore trust between nuclear superpowers?

Will Huntsman restore trust between nuclear superpowers?

New US Ambassador to Russia, Jon Huntsman, who replaced John Tefft on this post, said the United States' relationship with Russia is its most complex in the world, currently marked by a low level of trust. …

Russia left without U.S. Ambassador

Russia left without U.S. Ambassador

U.S. Ambassador to Russia John Tefft left Moscow today due to the completion of his diplomatic mission in the country, spokeswoman at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow, Maria Olson, said. "The plane with …

John Tefft leaves Russia

John Tefft leaves Russia

U.S. Ambassador to Russia John Tefft completed his diplomatic mission in Moscow, the embassy said. "He's flying to the US this morning," RIA Novosti cited the statement as saying, Tefft …

US Ambassador accuses Russia of INF treaty violation

US Ambassador accuses Russia of INF treaty violation

Russia is circumventing the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, creating missiles that can cover 500 kilometers, U.S. ambassador to Russia John Tefft said. "It is a threat not just for us, but for our allies, …

Russia’s Foreign Ministry summons US ambassador

Russia’s Foreign Ministry summons US ambassador

The US ambassador to Russia, John Tefft, was summoned to the Russia’s Foreign Ministry, where the diplomat was handed a document outlining Russia’s new restrictions on America’s diplomatic presence in …

Huntsman may replace Tefft as US ambassador to Russia

Huntsman may replace Tefft as US ambassador to Russia

U.S. Ambassador to Russia John Tefft, whose term expires this autumn, confirmed today that former Utah Governor Jon Huntsman may replace him. "We are waiting for Huntsman," Tefft said on the …

Tefft: US proud of space cooperation with Russia

Tefft: US proud of space cooperation with Russia

The US continues space cooperation with Russia, US Ambassador to Russia John Tefft said. "Despite political disagreements, which we are all aware of, we keep working hard to continue the cooperation," said …

Western leaders in Moscow, day two: John Kerry

Western leaders in Moscow, day two: John Kerry

A meeting among Russian President Vladimir Putin, US Secretary of State John Kerry, who is paying a visit to Moscow now, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia Sergey …

Vicious circle of anti-Russian propaganda

Vicious circle of anti-Russian propaganda

The Defense Ministry of Russia built contacts with representatives of armed groups in Syria which stood on positions of rejecting terrorism and extremism