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Mikhail Bogdanov Steps Down: Veteran Diplomat Ends Illustrious Career

RUSSIA, JUL 9 – Mikhail Bogdanov resigned voluntarily, ending his role as Deputy Foreign Minister and special envoy for Middle East and African countries, according to official decrees.

  • Mikhail Bogdanov stepped down in 2025 from his roles as Russian Deputy Foreign Minister and the Kremlin’s special envoy responsible for relations with countries in the Middle East and Africa.
  • Bogdanov's departure followed a statement of dismissal submitted for personal reasons and possibly due to age, with formal approval by presidential decree.
  • He served under President Putin since 2011 as Deputy Minister and from 2012 as special envoy, previously holding ambassador posts in Israel and Egypt .
  • At 74 years old, Bogdanov was recognized for his extensive experience and long-standing diplomatic career, particularly in managing Russia's relations with countries in the Middle East and Africa.
  • His resignation marks a significant transition in Kremlin diplomacy, while a successor has yet to be chosen amid consideration of several candidates.
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Mikhail Bogdanov was dismissed from his post. Recently, the Russian Minister of Transport also lost his job, and he was found dead a few days later.

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Mikhail Bogdanov was dismissed from his post as Deputy Foreign Minister and Special Envoy of the Russian President for the Middle East and African countries on Wednesday, according to decrees by President Vladimir Putin, published in the Russian official gazette.

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