Zelenskyy Names Olga Stefanyshyna Ukraine’s New Ambassador to the United States
Фото: Зеленський Telegram
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Olga Stefanishyna as the country’s new ambassador to the United States, succeeding Oksana Markarova, who held the post during the most challenging years of the full-scale war.
He wrote about this in Telegram.
The President emphasized that two strategic Ukrainian proposals for the United States are already on the table: an arms deal for Ukraine and an agreement on the transfer of modern drones to the United States. The implementation of these agreements will be the main challenge for the newly appointed ambassador.
“In many ways, the long-term guarantee of Ukraine’s security depends on relations with the United States,” Zelenskyy stressed.
Separately, the head of state thanked Oksana Markarova, who has headed the embassy in the US since 2021 and represented Ukraine during the most difficult stages of the war.
“I want to thank you for this work. We have already discussed further cooperation, and I suggested that Oksana Markarova remain part of the team—to continue working for the sake of Ukraine,” the president noted.
Who is Olga Stefanishyna?
Olga Stefanishyna is a Ukrainian stateswoman who served as Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration from 2020 to 2025. She was one of the key negotiators in Ukraine’s efforts to strengthen ties with the European Union and NATO.
Stefanishyna was born in 1985 in Odessa. She graduated from Kyiv National University of Trade and Economics with a specialization in international law. Before entering politics, she worked in government agencies, providing legal support for European integration processes.
From 2017 to 2019, she served as Director General of the Government Office for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, before joining the Cabinet of Ministers. As Deputy Prime Minister, she actively participated in negotiations on Ukraine’s EU membership, advocating for reforms and strengthening security cooperation with NATO.
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