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 is charged with representing
Russia
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in the
United Nations Security Council
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and the formal meetings of the
United Nations General Assembly
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except the rare occasion when the most senior officials of Russia are present (such as the
President of Russia
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or the
Minister of Foreign Affairs
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). 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
Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin; (born 7 October 1952) is a Russian politician and former intelligence officer who holds the office of president of Russia. Putin has served continuously as president or prime minister since 1999: as prime min ...
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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References
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Russia
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Russia and the United Nations