Russian President Vladimir Putin has appointed Viktor Voropaev as the new Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Niger.
“[To]Appoint Viktor Sergeyevich Voropaev as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Niger,” the presidential decree stated.
In a separate decree, Igor Gromyko was relieved of his duties as ambassador to Niger, a post he held concurrently.
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Based on materials from TASS