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Grenell Eyes Russia Ambassadorship Amid Tensions, Denies Claims

4/8/2026

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Richard Grenell, former U.S. ambassador to Germany, has expressed interest in becoming ambassador to Russia, per Daily Mail.
The White House has not formally considered him for Moscow.
The ambassador position remains vacant amid U.S.-Russia tensions and Russia's anti-LGBTQ+ laws under President Putin.
Grenell was removed from his role at the Kennedy Center amid backlash from LGBTQ+ advocates.
Grenell has denied claims about Moscow ambassadorship, calling them "totally fake news."

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Richard Grenell, former U.S. ambassador to Germany, has expressed interest in becoming ambassador to Russia, per Daily Mail.
The White House has not formally considered him for Moscow.
The ambassador position remains vacant amid U.S.-Russia tensions and Russia's anti-LGBTQ+ laws under President Putin.
Grenell was removed from his role at the Kennedy Center amid backlash from LGBTQ+ advocates.
Grenell has denied claims about Moscow ambassadorship, calling them "totally fake news."