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Putin appoints new Russian ambassador to Iraq

25 August 2026 13:25

Russian President Vladimir Putin has appointed Timur Pechatkin as Russia’s new ambassador to Iraq.

Pechatkin replaces Elbrus Kutrashev, according to decrees signed by Putin on August 25.

Kutrashev had served as Russia’s ambassador to Iraq since April 2021.

By Aghakazim Guliyev

Caliber.Az

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