The Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the United Nations is the leader of Russia's diplomatic mission to the United Nations.

Vasily Nebenzya Vasily Alekseyevich Nebenzya ( rus, Василий Алексеевич Небензя; born 26 February, 1962) is a Russian diplomat and the current Permanent Representative of Russia to the United Nations. His official title is Ambassador Extra ...

is charged with representing

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in the

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and the formal meetings of the

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except the rare occasion when the most senior officials of Russia are present (such as the

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or the

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). The ambassador must be nominated by the President and confirmed by the

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. 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

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and was confirmed by the Federation Council. He has been serving since July 27, 2017.

Permanent Representatives of the Soviet Union to the United Nations

Permanent Representatives of the Russian Federation to the United Nations

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Permanent Representatives of the Soviet Union to the United Nations

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