Deputy head of the presidential administration of Belarus Dmitry Krutoy has been appointed ambassador of the republic to Russia. Earlier today, the change of the ambassador was agreed upon by the presidents of Russia and Belarus, Vladimir Putin and Alexander Lukashenko.
“The Presidents agreed on the appointment of a new Ambassador of the Republic of Belarus to the Russian Federation. Agreman has already been received by the Belarusian side. Vladimir Semashko is being replaced in this position by Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration Dmitry Krutoy, who at one time was directly involved in the development of union programs to deepen integration,” the statement says. Telegram channel “Pool of the First”, close to the press service of the President of Belarus.
Vladimir Semashko has served as Ambassador of Belarus to Russia since November 2018. Since 2019, he has also been vested with the powers of Deputy Prime Minister for the activities of the republic within the framework of the Union State.
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