Jon Huntsman confirmed as US ambassador to Russia

The US Senate on Thursdayconfirmedbusinessman, a veteran diplomat and former presidential candidate JonHuntsmanasambassadortoRussia, filling a crucial post as a probe of Moscow's influence on the American election widens.

The 57-year-oldHuntsman, who served as governor of Utah, has worked in numerous US administrations, notably asambassadorto China under Democrat Barack Obama, before running unsuccessfully for president as a Republican in 2012.

Huntsman, who wasconfirmedby voice vote, said during his confirmation hearing that there is "no question"Russiainterfered in the US presidential race and that Moscow continues to "threaten stability" in Europe.

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