Trump diplomatic nominee shaped a pro-Russia Balkans policy
Alexander Alden, tapped for US ambassador to Azerbaijan, is likely to face questions about his previously unreported involvement in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
President Donald Trump's choice to become the US ambassador to Azerbaijan has been closely involved in the administration's ties with a pro-Russian government in the Balkans, according to several people familiar with his actions. Alexander Alden, currently a senior adviser to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, is set to face questions about his advocacy for Republika Srpska, a Russian-aligned region in Bosnia and Herzegovina, during his confirmation hearing.
Alden is seen as a key player behind Trump's policy decisions regarding Bosnia, with some describing him as "the 'Serb in the State Department'" and "the principal driver behind Bosnia policy as it relates to Dodik and Republika Srpska." Former US officials express concern that Alden's involvement could lead to increased Russian influence in the region.
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