Permanent Representative of Russia to the United Nations
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The Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the United Nations is the leader of Russia's diplomatic mission to the United Nations.
Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the United Nations | |
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Appointer | President of Russia |
Term length | at the pleasure of the President |
Formation | December 20, 1945 (72 years ago) |
First holder | Andrey Gromyko |
Website | russiaun |
Vasily Nebenzya is charged with representing Russia in the United Nations Security Council and the formal meetings of the United Nations General Assembly except the rare occasion when the most senior officials of Russia are present (such as the President of Russia or the Minister of Foreign Affairs). The ambassador must be nominated by the President and confirmed by the Federation Council.
The position of Russian/Soviet Permanent Representative to the United Nations is the highest position among all the Russian ambassadors. They serve in various organizations and countries at the pleasure of the president.
Vasily Nebenzya was nominated to the position by President Vladimir Putin and was confirmed by the Federation Council. He has been serving since July 27, 2017.