Alexander Darchiev has worked in various Russian diplomatic roles since 1992. He was most recently director of the Russian foreign ministry’s North American department. The announcement came after the two sides held fresh talks in Istanbul on Thursday aimed at resolving diplomatic issues. US President Donald Trump has sought to restore ruptured ties with Moscow since taking office, reaching out to President Vladimir Putin and initiating high-level talks for the first time since Russia launched its offensive in Ukraine in 2022. The two sides expelled embassy staff from the other country under US President Joe Biden’s administration under the Obama administration. The move is seen as a sign of easing tensions between the two countries. The appointment is expected to take place in the \”near future,\” Russia’s foreign ministry said in a statement. The U.S. handed over an official note of agreement on the appointment to the Russian government, the ministry said. The Russian government had not named a replacement for Anatoly Antonov, its former envoy to Washington, last October.
