Putin removes Meshkov as Russia's envoy to France, Monaco
By Zak Jackson, MonacoViews Editorial
Vladimir Putin has dismissed Alexei Meshkov from his role as Russia's ambassador to France and Monaco, a posting he held since 2017.
Vladimir Putin has relieved Alexei Meshkov of his duties as Russia's ambassador to France, a posting that also covers the Principality of Monaco under the same diplomatic accreditation. Meshkov held the position since 2017, with the decision confirmed via presidential decree published on Russia's official legal information portal on 24 September. No reason was given for his departure.
Monaco has no separate Russian embassy, so the ambassador in Paris has traditionally handled Moscow's affairs in the Principality as well. No successor has yet been named, leaving Russia's diplomatic representation to Monaco in a temporary gap until a new appointment is confirmed.