In a diplomatic shake-up straight out of a geopolitical thriller, Russia’s longtime ambassador to the United States, Anatoly Antonov, has been relieved of his duties after President Vladimir Putin signed an unexpected decree Thursday.
Who’s Next? Kremlin Eyes Swift Replacement
Antonov, who’s held the high-stakes role since 2017, became known for navigating turbulent U.S.-Russia relations during crises like the Ukraine conflict and sanctions battles. The Kremlin confirmed Monday that a new ambassador will be chosen ‘promptly’ – and won’t wait for November’s U.S. presidential election results .
Timing Raises Eyebrows
While officials called the move routine, analysts are buzzing about the timing. Could this signal a new strategy toward Washington? With Moscow-Washington tensions at Cold War-era levels, this ambassador switch feels like a real-life ‘House of Cards’ plot twist .
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