List of ambassadors of Russia to Eritrea
| Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the State of Eritrea | |
|---|---|
 Emblem of the Russian Foreign Ministry | |
Incumbent since 25 March 2025Oleg Petrenko | |
| Ministry of Foreign Affairs Embassy of Russia in Asmara | |
| Style | His Excellency The Honourable |
| Reports to | Minister of Foreign Affairs |
| Seat | Asmara |
| Appointer | President of Russia |
| Term length | At the pleasure of the president |
| Website | Embassy of Russia in Eritrea |
The ambassador of Russia to Eritrea is the official representative of the president and the government of the Russian Federation to the president and the government of Eritrea.
The ambassador and his staff work at large in the Russian embassy in Asmara.[1] The current Russian ambassador to Eritrea is Oleg Petrenko, incumbent since 25 March 2025.[2]
History of diplomatic relations
Formal diplomatic relations between Eritrea and Russia were established on 24 May 1993. The Russian embassy in Asmara opened in June 1994, with the Eritrean embassy in Moscow opening in 1996.[3] Rashid Ibragimov was appointed as the first ambassador on 12 May 1995. Exchange of ambassadors continued throughout the following years.[4]
List of representatives of Russia to Eritrea (1995 –present)
| Name | Title | Appointment | Termination | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rashid Ibragimov | Ambassador | 12 May 1995 | 5 May 1999 | |
| Aleksandr Oblov | Ambassador | 6 August 1999 | 24 September 2004 | |
| Nikolai Trutsuk | Ambassador | 24 September 2004 | 25 February 2009 | |
| Igor Chubarov | Ambassador | 25 February 2009 | 19 January 2015 | |
| Azim Yarkhmedov | Ambassador | 19 January 2015 | 17 May 2021 | Credentials presented on 14 August 2015 |
| Igor Mozgo | Ambassador | 17 May 2021 | 25 March 2025 | Credentials presented on 23 June 2022 |
| Oleg Petrenko | Ambassador | 25 March 2025 |
References
- ^ "Посольство Российской Федерации в Государстве Эритрея" (in Russian). Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Russia). Retrieved 30 November 2025.
- ^ "Посол" (in Russian). Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Russia). Retrieved 30 November 2025.
- ^ "Двусторонние отношения" (in Russian). Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Russia). Retrieved 30 November 2025.
- ^ "Послы России в Эритрее" (in Russian). Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Russia). Retrieved 30 November 2025.
