In 1966 he became Soviet Ambassador to the United Kingdom (with concurrent accreditation in Malta starting in 1967), where he served until 1973. It is believed that he was later, in Moscow, a member of the Foreign Ministry's Collegium, understood to have been an advisory group of senior officers. He was a player in US-Soviet relations at critical times, including the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962.
From 1966 to 1973, this individual served as Soviet Ambassador to the United Kingdom and concurrently held accreditation in Malta. It is believed he was part of a senior officers advisory group within the Foreign Ministry in Moscow. He played a significant role in US-Soviet relations during pivotal moments, including the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962.