Amid new reports about his conversations with then-Sen. Jeff Sessions, Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak has "completed his assignment in Washington, DC," according to the Russian Embassy.
Ambassador S.Kislyak has concluded his assignment in Washington, DC
— Russia in USA ???? (@RusEmbUSA) July 22, 2017
Minister-Counselor D.Gonchar will act as Chargé d'Affaires ad interim???? pic.twitter.com/180FfyQvXK
Kislyak's name has been in the news constantly this year related to meetings he had with numerous members of the Trump team in 2016. Kislyak is a central figure in the investigations into Russian interference in the election.
He served as envoy since 2008, and is reportedly under consideration for a counterterrorism post at the United Nations.