Russia Appoints US Envoy, Attacks Ukraine From Kursk; FSB Foils Bid On Putin-Linked Priest's Life

Russia on Feb. 28 named career diplomat Alexander Darchiev as its new ambassador to the US following talks in Istanbul. "The American side handed over an official note of agreement on (Darchiev's) appointment," the Russian foreign ministry said. Darchiev has worked in various Russian diplomatic roles since 1992, most recently as director of the Russian foreign ministry's North American departm