Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov has been relieved of his duties, citing personal reasons.
Mikhail Bogdanov, who served as Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister and President Vladimir Putin’s special representative to the Middle East and Africa, was officially relieved of his duties on Wednesday.
The 74-year-old diplomat stepped down at his own request, with sources citing personal reasons for the decision.
Bogdanov began his diplomatic career in the Soviet era after graduating from the Moscow State Institute of International Relations in 1974. Over the decades, he held key positions, including ambassador to Israel from 1997 to 2002 and ambassador to Egypt from 2005 to 2011.
He had served as Putin’s special envoy to the Middle East since 2012 and to Africa since 2014.
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Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for 10th July, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Around four hundred drones and 18 missiles were launched by Russia in an overnight assault on Ukraine, with the capital being the primary target, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Rescuers have pulled six crew members alive from the Red Sea after Houthi militants sank a second cargo vessel this week, while the fate of another 15 seafarers remains uncertain.
Italy is hosting the fourth annual international conference on Ukraine's reconstruction, as Russia ramps up its aerial and ground assaults on Ukraine. The event brings together political leaders, international organisations, and businesses to foster public-private partnerships in Rome.
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