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Nyet, thanks: Congress greets new Russian envoy with closed doors


Russia’s new ambassador to the United States has been described as both ruthless and charming. Since his arrival in Washington six months ago, he has emphasized the charm — hosting parties, giving speeches and even launching a bluegrass-backed embassy podcast at a moment of bitter U.S.-Russian relations.But Anatoly Antonov says he has been disappointed to find a cold reception on Capitol Hill, where he’s had a hard time obtaining meetings. Some lawmakers’ offices have even asked him not to publicize the sessions.Antonov’s first meeting with a U.S. lawmaker came three months into his tenure, when he sat down in December …read more

Source: POLITICO – U.S. Edition

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