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John F. Tefft
John F Tefft ambassador 2014.jpg
Official portrait, 2014
8th United States Ambassador to Russia
In office
November 19, 2014 September 28, 2017
Diplomatic posts
Preceded by
Keith C. Smith
United States Ambassador to Lithuania
2000–2003
Succeeded by
Preceded by United States Ambassador to Georgia
2005–2009
Succeeded by
Preceded by United States Ambassador to Ukraine
2009–2013
Succeeded by
Preceded by United States Ambassador to Russia
2014–2017
Succeeded byas Chargé d'affaires
Succeeded by