Overview
- The appointment was formalized by a decree signed by President Vladimir Putin on December 9, 2025.
- The decree posted on the official legal‑acts portal names Alexander Sergeevich Alimov to the post of deputy foreign minister.
- The document specifies that the decree enters into force from the day of its signing.
- RIA Novosti reported the decision on December 9, publishing at 13:03 and updating at 13:44 Moscow time.
- No public details were provided about Alimov’s specific portfolio or responsibilities within the Foreign Ministry.