INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The ambassadors of the United States and the European Union in Russia have left Moscow after ending their diplomatic tenures, the United
since the Cold War.John Sullivan, 62, left Russia on Sunday and will retire from four deccades of public service under five United States
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 United States Embassy Moscow until Ambassador Sullivan's successor
arrives," the embassy said without providing further details.EU Ambassador Markus Ederer has also departed Russia, according to an unnamed
Russian offensive in Ukraine at the end of February, the United States have introduced sweeping economic sanctions against Moscow and
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.
