Putin signs decree dismissing Russia’s ambassador to UK
Russian President Vladimir Putin formally relieved London ambassador Andrei Kelin of his duties on Friday as his scheduled term came to an end, according to a presidential decree published on the government portal. Kelin had held the post since 2019.
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- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 01:42 PM 25 September 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday signed a decree dismissing his country's ambassador to the UK, as the envoy's tenure is set to end as scheduled.
The dismissal of Andrey Kelin, who assumed the post in 2019, was confirmed by a presidential decree, has been published on the government portal.
Earlier this month, the Russian Foreign Ministry said that Kelin's tenure as Moscow's ambassador to London would end as scheduled and that his successor would be announced in "due course."
No details were given as to Kelin's future role.
The decree comes a day after Putin also relieved Aleksey Meshkov, Russia's ambassador to France, who has served in the post since 2017.
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