Objectively speaking, there are currently more attractive places to work for a German than the Russian capital. Because the West is supporting Ukraine with weapons in the war against Russia, people from Europe and the USA are no longer welcome there.

Nevertheless, Alexander Graf Lambsdorff, 54, should not be unhappy about working in Moscow soon. On the contrary. After all, it's not just any job. The FDP politician is to take over the post of German ambassador from summer 2023. This is how several media reported on Tuesday. The Foreign Office has not yet confirmed the personnel.

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