Kyiv (Ukraine): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed an official decree on Monday relieving Olga Stefanishyna of her duties as Ambassador to the United States. The decision follows a broader Cabinet reshuffle initiated last month, though her departure was largely anticipated in diplomatic circles.

The official announcement comes at a delicate diplomatic juncture for Kyiv. Ukraine has been intensifying its lobbying efforts in Washington to secure additional Patriot air defence systems and missile interceptors to defend its cities and critical infrastructure against ongoing Russian airstrikes.

The presidential decree did not immediately name a replacement for the key diplomatic post in Washington.

 

AFP