President Vladimir Putin urged Washington’s new envoy Wednesday (19/11/2014) not to interfere in Russia’s affairs as he accepted credentials from US ambassador John Tefft amid raging tensions.
“We are ready for practical cooperation with American partners along various directions guided by the principles of respect for each other’s interests, equal rights and non-interference into domestic affairs,” Putin said.
He spoke at the Kremlin where Tefft, Washington’s new ambassador to Russia, presented his letter of credence along with envoys from several other countries including North Korea.
Tefft – known for backing the pro-Western aspirations of former Soviet states – succeeded Michael McFaul, who abruptly …read more
Source: Herald LIVE
