Trump's Successful Choice: Russian Politicians Comment on the Appointment of US Secretary of State

"Now Sergey Lavrov, Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs, has a partner to discuss Russia-US relations in a constructive way," that's how Rex Tillerson's appointment was commented by Konstantin Kosachev, Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Federation Council. According to him, there is a reason for cautious optimism. Kosachev also considers Rex Tillerson's appointment as Donald Trump's momentous success in personnel selection.

Leonid Slutsky, Chairman of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs, believes that Tillerson's appointment will improve Russia-US relations slowly but steadily. According to the MP, the new Secretary of State is a businessman who understands that unlocking the potential of Russia-US relations is important. At the same time Slutsky urges to be realistic and to understand that the situation will be changing rather slowly.