Oksana Markarova has been appointed presidential adviser on Ukraine's reconstruction and investment attraction. Her work will focus on improving the country's business climate and financial stability.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak was shocked and confused after learning about Zelenskyy's decision to dismiss him from the post of head of the OP, although he was previously considered too influential to resign.
Zelenskyy met with Oksana Markarova, the former Ambassador of Ukraine to the USA. They discussed potential areas of cooperation after the end of her diplomatic term, particularly regarding the reconstruction of the state.
Yermak reported on a working call with the President of Ukraine, where they discussed deepening cooperation in the areas of air defense, long-range weapons, and aviation. The delegation is preparing the groundwork for a future conversation between the leaders of Ukraine and the United States, scheduled for Friday.
Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchyna will posthumously receive the Oxi Courage Award from The Washington Oxi Day Foundation. She died in Russian captivity while documenting war crimes.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Olha Stefanishyna as the new Ambassador of Ukraine to the USA. She will replace Oksana Markarova, who represented Ukraine in Washington throughout the full-scale war.
John Bolton claims Trump wants the Nobel Peace Prize "more than anything in the world. " Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may nominate him.
Ukraine's Ambassador to the US, Oksana Markarova, is convinced that Trump will act from a position of strength during negotiations with Putin. She is confident that US pressure, the sanctions packages on the table, and secondary sanctions will convince Putin that it is time to "finally stop his aggression."
A poll showed that most Trump voters support a tough stance on Russia. This is due to Russia's unwillingness to conduct serious peace negotiations in Ukraine.
Former Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna has been appointed Ambassador to the USA. Former Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov will move to the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC), MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak reported.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved the appointment of Oleksandr Patskan and Oleksiy Tomashuk as deputy heads of agencies responsible for digitalization. Patskan will take a position in the State Service for Children's Affairs, and Tomashuk – in the State Agency PlayCity.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced his intention to replace Ukraine's ambassador to the USA, Oksana Markarova, considering Defense Minister Rustem Umerov as a possible successor. This decision could lead to significant reshuffles in the Ukrainian government.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy heard a report from the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha and announced reform steps in the ministry's system. Clear tasks for Ukrainian diplomats have also been defined.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy informed Oksana Markarova of his intention to dismiss her from the post of Ukraine's Ambassador to the USA. Consultations regarding her replacement are ongoing.
President Zelenskyy discussed replacing the current Ukrainian ambassador to the US, Oksana Markarova, with President Trump. Among the potential candidates for the ambassadorial position are Denys Shmyhal, Olha Stefanishyna, Rustem Umerov, and Herman Halushchenko.
A bipartisan US sanctions bill against Russia is already supported by more than 80 members of the Senate. It provides for strict restrictions against the Russian Federation in case of refusal to make peace with Ukraine.
Crimean Tatar activist Server Mustafayev was awarded the Alfred Moses Freedom Award for the protection of human rights. Oksana Markarova received the award, reminding about political prisoners.