Zelensky and Trump discussed the replacement of the Ukrainian ambassador in the USA: Bloomberg named potential candidates

The replacement of the Ukrainian ambassador in the USA is being discussed

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the possibility of replacing the current Ukrainian ambassador in the USA during a phone call with his American counterpart Donald Trump on Friday. This was reported by Bloomberg journalist Daryna Krasnolutska, citing a source familiar with the matter.

Among the potential candidates for the post of Ukrainian ambassador in Washington are Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Olha Stefanishyna, Defense Minister Rustem Umirov, and Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko. Currently, the ambassadorial position in the USA is held by Oksana Markarova.

The possible replacement of the ambassador comes at a delicate moment for Ukrainian-American relations. Last week, the Trump administration suspended the transfer of artillery shells and air defense systems to Ukraine, which came as a surprise to the Zelensky government and Ukraine's allies.

Attempts by the American president to negotiate peace with Moscow have also failed to stop the war, which has been ongoing for four years. Meanwhile, Russia continues to launch massive attacks on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities with a record number of drones and missiles.

According to the source, Zelensky instructed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to discuss the appointment of the next Ukrainian ambassador with the American side. Talks about replacing the diplomatic representative remain confidential.

During the phone call between the presidents of the USA and Ukraine, the possibility of replacing the Ukrainian ambassador in the United States was discussed. This is happening at a sensitive time for the two countries, as the Trump administration recently suspended the transfer of essential military equipment to Ukraine. Ukraine continues to strive for peace, but the situation in the east of the country remains tense.