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Yahoo
a day ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
First female US ambassador to Russia to leave her role
The first female US ambassador to Russia is leaving her role after serving through one of the most difficult periods in relations between the two countries. Lynne Tracy, who has been based in Moscow, said she is "proud to have represented my country" in the Russian capital "during such a challenging time". There is no suggestion she has been removed from her role by the administration. The departure of the career diplomat appointed by former president comes as Russia and the United States discuss a potential reset in their ties, which sharply deteriorated after Moscow launched its full-scale war in Ukraine in February 2022. President Donald Trump has said there are potentially big investment deals to be struck, but is growing increasingly frustrated that his efforts to broker a peace deal to end the war in Ukraine have so far not resulted in a meaningful ceasefire. In a statement shared by the US embassy in Russia on Telegram, Ms Tracy said: "As I leave Russia, I know that my colleagues at the embassy will continue to work to improve our relations and maintain ties with the Russian people. "I have been inspired by my meetings with Russians who love their country and work every day for a better future. I would like to conclude with lines from Pushkin's poem 'To Chaadayev', which speak of the love for the Motherland that lives in each of us. Goodbye!" The embassy said it wanted to "express our gratitude for her contributions based on consistent diplomacy, deep respect for Russian culture, and dedicated service to the American people". Read more from Sky News: In a statement earlier this month, the embassy said Ms Tracy, who arrived in Moscow in January 2023 and was greeted by protesters chanting anti-US slogans when she went to the foreign ministry to present her credentials, would leave her post soon. She was notably involved in efforts to win the release of US citizens jailed in Russia, and former marine Paul Whelan, who were eventually freed in August 2024 as part of a big East-West prisoner swap. Ms Tracy, who took over from John Sullivan, had previously served as the second-highest official at the US Embassy in Moscow, the deputy chief of mission, from 2014 to 2017. She was the ambassador to Armenia at the time she was nominated to replace Mr Sullivan after he retired. Ms Tracy, who speaks Russian, had also worked at US diplomatic outposts including Turkmenistan, Pakistan and Kazakhstan. She majored in Soviet Studies and holds a law degree.
Sky News
a day ago
- Politics
- Sky News
First female US ambassador to Russia to leave her role
The first female US ambassador to Russia is leaving her role after serving through one of the most difficult periods in relations between the two countries. Lynne Tracy, who has been based in Moscow, said she is "proud to have represented my country" in the Russian capital "during such a challenging time". There is no suggestion she has been removed from her role by the Trump administration. The departure of the career diplomat appointed by former president Joe Biden comes as Russia and the United States discuss a potential reset in their ties, which sharply deteriorated after Moscow launched its full-scale war in Ukraine in February 2022. President Donald Trump has said there are potentially big investment deals to be struck, but is growing increasingly frustrated that his efforts to broker a peace deal to end the war in Ukraine have so far not resulted in a meaningful ceasefire. In a statement shared by the US embassy in Russia on Telegram, Ms Tracy said: "As I leave Russia, I know that my colleagues at the embassy will continue to work to improve our relations and maintain ties with the Russian people. "I have been inspired by my meetings with Russians who love their country and work every day for a better future. I would like to conclude with lines from Pushkin's poem 'To Chaadayev', which speak of the love for the Motherland that lives in each of us. Goodbye!" The embassy said it wanted to "express our gratitude for her contributions based on consistent diplomacy, deep respect for Russian culture, and dedicated service to the American people". In a statement earlier this month, the embassy said Ms Tracy, who arrived in Moscow in January 2023 and was greeted by protesters chanting anti-US slogans when she went to the foreign ministry to present her credentials, would leave her post soon. She was notably involved in efforts to win the release of US citizens jailed in Russia, including journalist Evan Gershkovich and former marine Paul Whelan, who were eventually freed in August 2024 as part of a big East-West prisoner swap. Ms Tracy, who took over from John Sullivan, had previously served as the second-highest official at the US Embassy in Moscow, the deputy chief of mission, from 2014 to 2017. She was the ambassador to Armenia at the time she was nominated to replace Mr Sullivan after he retired. Ms Tracy, who speaks Russian, had also worked at US diplomatic outposts including Turkmenistan, Pakistan and Kazakhstan. She majored in Soviet Studies and holds a law degree.
Al Arabiya
2 days ago
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
NATO's future, Iran-Israel ceasefire, and US political roundup
In this episode of Global News Today, presented by Tom Burges Watson, we cover the key takeaways from the NATO summit, the fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel, and our weekly look back at US politics. As the summit wraps, we break down the major outcomes, divisions, and defense spending challenges shaping NATO's future – especially its ties with the United States. Meanwhile, tensions between Iran and Israel have eased, with a shaky ceasefire holding after 12 days of conflict. We examine competing claims about the true impact on Iran's nuclear facilities. Guests: William Taylor – Former US Ambassador to Ukraine
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Kimberly Guilfoyle's 'Belle of the Mediterranean' dream revealed... and the intimate grilling that could end in humiliation
Kimberly Guilfoyle is preparing to face an intense grilling from Democrats on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, which will decide if she becomes the next US ambassador to Greece. Those close to the former Fox News star and familiar with the Senate proceedings say they wouldn't be surprised if the hearing were to veer off-topic into her personal life.
BBC News
4 days ago
- Politics
- BBC News
Simon Harris: Tánaiste to contact US authorities over student visa concerns
Tánaiste (Irish deputy prime ministers) Simon Harris has raised concerns over the US State Departments decision to expand their vetting week the US State Department announced it would resume scheduling appointments for international student visas after halting the process in late applicants hoping to travel to the US will now be advised to make their social media accounts public so they can be vetted by US said he plans to take up the issue with the new US Ambassador to Ireland who is due to formally take up his post next month. Mr Harris said he has asked his officials to engage directly with the US embassy in Dublin in a bid to provide as much clarity as possible about these new arrangements. "I also asked my officials to engage with third-level institutions and organisations that provide services for students who wish to travel with the United States", he added. 'Deep and enduring' relationship While Mr Harris acknowledged that US immigration policy is "a matter for the US authorities", he said the decision has caused "deep concern, confusion and apprehension" for young Irish people wishing to travel to the a statement he said, "Our relationship with the United States is deep and enduring"."Importantly it also sees thousands of people travel in both directions every year. The intergenerational, people-to-people relationship between the US and Ireland begins with the opportunities that both countries afford to young people.""It is important that we work to protect this." What has the US government said? The Trump administration decided to halt the scheduling of student visa appointments in late May as it prepared to step up measures to restrict applicants deemed hostile to the part of last week's announcement they said scheduling would now resume, and that they would now be asking all applicants to make their social media accounts public for enhanced a statement a spokesperson for the US State Department said, those who keep their social media accounts private may be deemed as trying to hide their said officials have been instructed to expand the social media vetting of applicants and search for "any indications of hostility toward the citizens, culture, government, institutions, or founding principles of the United States"."It is an expectation from American citizens that their government will make every effort to make our country safer, and that is exactly what the Trump Administration is doing every single day," a senior State Department official said. Who will be affected? The new guidelines will impact all applicants who apply for F visas, which are primarily used by for the M visas, used for vocational students and those applying for J visas, used by exchange students, will also be impacted, a State Department spokesperson said.
