Eric Rubin, who worked as the USA Deputy Ambassador to Russian, was appointed U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs. Eric Rubin is responsible for issues related to the countries of the Southern Caucasus, Turkey, Greece and Cyprus. According to Trend Eric Rubin will replace Tina Kaidanow, who was promoted as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs.

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