Alexander Lukashevich is expected to take the post of the spokesman for the Russian Foreign Ministry this week. He is replacing Andrei Nesterenko, who served in this capacity from 2008, Kommersant reported.

On January 12, the newly appointed spokesperson will be introduced to employees of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Information Department.

Nesterenko may be appointed as Russia’s Ambassador to Montenegro, RIA Novosti wrote with reference to Kommersant.

Lukashevich had worked as Russia’s deputy permanent representative in OSCE since 2008. He started his diplomatic carrier in 80s in Afghanistan.