Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on the dismissal of a special representative in the Middle East and the countries of Africa, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Mikhail Bogdanov.
The decree signed by Putin is published in the state information system for ensuring the legislative activity of the Russian Federation.
In accordance with the Decree of the President, Mikhail Bogdanov was released from the duties of a special representative in the Middle East and the countries of Africa and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs.
According to TASS, based on diplomatic sources, it was argued that Bogdanov resigned.