Jon huntsman appointed to the post of U.S. Ambassador to Russia
In the case of the approval of the candidacy he will replace John Tefft in the fall.
Moscow. July 19. INTERFAX.RU — U.S. President Donald trump has nominated former Governor of Utah John Huntsman to the post of U.S. Ambassador to Russia, reported the press service of the White house.
“Governor John huntsman had a distinguished career as politician, diplomat and businessman,” — said in the message.
Currently, the huntsman is the head of the Atlantic Council — influential in the US political centre, he also heads the Foundation for the struggle against cancer. Previously huntsman had served as US Ambassador to China and Singapore, was assistant Deputy Minister of trade of the USA for East Asia and Pacific region, according to the White house.
The huntsman is married and has seven children. His condition is estimated at approximately $1 billion In 2012 was one of the candidates for the U.S. presidency from the Republicans, but then dropped out of the race, endorsing MITT Romney, criticized the positions of trump.
The term of the current U.S. Ambassador to Russia John Tefft will expire in the fall.