INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The ambassadors of the United States and the European Union in Russia have left Moscow after ending their diplomatic tenures, the U.S
Cold War.John Sullivan, 62, left Russia on Sunday and will retire from four deccades of public service under five U.S
the presidency of Donald Trump, and held several senior positions in the justice, defense and commerce ministries throughout his
career."Elizabeth Rood will assume duties as Charge d'Affaires at U.S
Embassy Moscow until Ambassador Sullivan's successor arrives," the embassy said without providing further details.EU Ambassador Markus
with Russia, the diplomatic source added.Since the launch of the Russian offensive in Ukraine at the end of February, the United States have
embassy has also been on the frontline in recent weeks trying to secure the release of its citizens detained in Russia, including basketball
superstar Brittney Griner who was sentenced to nine years in jail by a Moscow court in August on a drug charge.AFP contributed reporting.
