U.S. Ambassador to Russia John Tefft completes his service in Russia. On the morning of Thursday, September 28, he flies from Moscow. About the Agency RIA Novosti reported from the U.S. Embassy.
The diplomat headed the American diplomatic mission in Russia for three years. In this position, he was replaced by Michael McFaul.
Tefft is a career diplomat who has worked in various positions in the state Department for 45 years. According to him, after his mission in Moscow together with his wife Mariella they retire.
As expected, the next U.S. Ambassador to Russia will be a 57-year-old John huntsman. In 1992-1993, he served as U.S. Ambassador to Singapore, 2005-2009, was Governor of Utah, 2009-2011 — United States Ambassador to China. In 2011 announced its intention to participate in presidential elections as a candidate from the Republican party, but later supported MITT Romney.
During the election campaign in 2012, huntsman was actively criticized the policy of “reset” in relations between Russia and the United States, which held the administration of President Barack Obama. According to him, Washington pretended that Moscow is as much of a partner than it is actually, downplayed the threat from Russia.
During the election campaign of 2016, huntsman criticized Donald trump, but in the end supported his candidacy.