Kyiv, Aug. 28 -- Ukraine's former Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna has been appointed as the country's new ambassador to the US, after months of speculation.
The appointment comes after the dismissal of her predecessor Oksana Markarova, who fell out of favour with the US over allegations of election manipulation. She held the post since 2021.
Ukraine's new ambassador, Stefanishyna will be tasked with strengthening diplomatic ties, particularly focusing on weapons procurement for Kyiv, specifically drones, missiles, and interceptor systems to bolster its air defences amid Russia's ongoing military advance.
In a post on social media, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced her appointment and said "The formal procedures are complete ...