U.S. Abassador to Russia is stepping down

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McFaul’s tenure in government has been marked by a slew of challenges – whether Putin’s return to power with his anti-Western stance, or Russia’s granting of asylum to U.S. intelligence leaker Edward Snowden. Add to those the diplomatic differences over Syria, controversial anti-gay laws and a ban on the adoption of Russian children by Americans – it’s not been an easy ride by any standards.

But it’s drawing to a close: After attending the Sochi Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony as part of the official U.S. delegation on Sunday, McFaul will be heading back to the U.S. next week.

Some analysts would argue that he’s leaving with his tail between his legs, but the Stanford professor insists his decision is a personal one and that he’s going home to Palo Alto, California to spend more time with his wife and two boys.



Maybe he doesn't want to be involved in the possible Ukraine nightmare thats escalating.