"Yes, she is returning home": US State Department confirms the resignation of its ambassador to Ukraine
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Bridget Brink is completing her three-year term as US Ambassador to Ukraine. The resignation is due to personal and political issues, as well as cuts in USAID.
The United States Department of State has confirmed the resignation of Bridget Brink from her position as Ambassador to Ukraine, explaining that her three-year term has ended in the context of the war. This was announced on Thursday, April 10, by State Department spokeswoman u Tammy Bruce at a briefing, reports UNN.
Details
When asked about Brink's resignation, the spokeswoman said: "Yes, she is returning home. Brink has been the ambassador to Ukraine for three years during the war and has demonstrated incredible work, and we wish her all the best."
Recall
On Thursday, April 10, three CBS News sources reported that Brink plans to retire early. One senior U.S. official said the ambassador's resignation was due to an "unusual combination of personal and political issues," including recent cuts at USAID.