The official presentation of the 15 ambassadors took place in the Kremlin. The new US Ambassador to Russia, John Tefft, takes over from his predecessor, Michael McFaul, who left his post following the conclusion of the Sochi Olympics in February.
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Russia says Mutual respect, non-interference will improve relations with US
November 21, 2014
Vladimir Putin has accepted the credentials of new US Ambassador John Tefft, and said that he hopes for a thawing in ties with Washington, based on mutual respect and both sides keeping out of each other’s backyards.Putin said that Russia and the US share responsibility for ensuring safety and stability around the globe, and reiterated that Moscow was willing to work with the US following strained relations between the two countries.
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