Zelenskyy dismisses Ukraine's ambassador to US

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks to reporters at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, July 28, 2026. /VCG

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Ukraine's ambassador to the United States, Olha Stefanishyna, according to a decree published by the presidential office on Monday.

Stefanishyna, who had served as ambassador since last year, said in a Facebook post that she had requested to be relieved of her duties for personal reasons. She described her service in Washington as "the greatest honor" of her life.

"We have increased the supply of American weapons and maintained support precisely when the political environment in Washington was not in our favor," she added.

Zelenskyy has not announced a successor to the post.

The move comes after a government reshuffle launched by Zelenskyy in July and at a time when Kiev is seeking continued US military support amid its conflict with Russia.

Recent contacts between Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump have focused on air defense cooperation and diplomatic efforts to end the Ukraine-Russia conflict.

Source(s): Xinhua News Agency

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