Former prosecutor of the Crimea and ex-deputy of the State Duma Natalya Poklonskaya will start working as deputy head of Rossotrudnichestvo from Monday, February 7. She told about it “RIA News”.
“I am happy with the appointment. Responsibilities will be determined by the head, ”Poklonskaya told RBC.
She added that she sees her task as “the fulfillment of the goals set by the leadership, as well as work to protect the rights of compatriots abroad,” reports “RIA News”.
The Foreign Ministry explained Poklonskaya’s refusal to become ambassador to Cape Verde for personal reasons
On February 2, Putin signed a decree appointing Poklonskaya to the post of deputy head of Rossotrudnichestvo. “Working with compatriots, protecting their rights (including in Ukraine) is a priority for me, and I will apply all my Russian-Ukrainian experience in a new position,” Poklonskaya said.
