The new US Ambassador Huntsman handed Putin credible letters

The new US Ambassador to Russia John Huntsman presented to President Vladimir Putin believing letters. This was reported by the Kremlin press service.

"As for bilateral relations with the United States, their current level cannot cause satisfaction. We advocate constructive, predictable and mutually beneficial cooperation. We are convinced that it should be strictly following the principles of equality, respect for national interests, non -interference in internal affairs," Putin said at the ceremonies in the Kremlin.

Putin also expressed his condolences with the tragedy in Las Vegas, as a result of which 59 people were killed.

On Tuesday, faithful letters of the Russian president were also awarded to the ambassadors of the European Union Marcus Ederre, Spain Ignacio Rubio, France Silvi-Anes Bermann and the head of the diplomatic agents of another 16 states.

Huntsman arrived in Moscow the day before. He replaced the US ambassador John Teffta, who has held this position since 2014. Tefft left Russia on September 28.

The possible appointment of Huntsman to the post of ambassador in Moscow was reported in March . On July 19, US President Donald Trump officially nominated Huntsman's candidacy for this post, then the Senate approved it.

Huntsman is 56 years old, he is the son of billionaire John Huntsman Sr., founder of the giant of the chemical industry Huntsman Corporation. Before the appointment, he headed the Expert-Analytical Center Atlantic Council.

Huntsman is considered a supporter of a tough line against Russia. In 1992-1993, Huntsman was an ambassador to Singapore. In 2005-2009, he held the post of Governor Utah and left him in connection with the appointment of an ambassador to China. In 2011, Huntsman resigned from the post of ambassador and nominated his candidacy to participate in the presidential race. However, in January 2012, not having achieved success in the primaries, he supported Mitt Romny, who became a candidate from the Republicans.

During the 2012 presidential campaign, Huntsman criticized the reloading policy, which was then pursued by the Barack Obama administration. The candidate claimed that in Washington they “pretend that the Kremlin is more than a partner than he actually“ is trying to imagine the situation in such a way that Moscow ”threatens his neighbors to their neighbors than it really is.”