US ambassador to Ukraine to step down amid stalled talks to end Ukraine war
Acting U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Julie Davis will step down and retire in June 2026, amid stalled U.S.-brokered ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine. The State Department denied reports that her departure was due to disagreements with President Donald Trump's policies, calling her a steadfast supporter of his peace efforts. Davis has served as charge d'affaires in Kyiv since May 2025 and concurrently held the post of ambassador to Cyprus. Her tenure coincided with Trump's shift toward a more conciliatory stance on Russia and reduced support for Ukraine.
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US ambassador to Ukraine to step down amid stalled talks to end Ukraine warSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished Apr 29, 2026, 06:23 AMUpdated Apr 29, 2026, 06:28 AMListenWASHINGTON, April 28 - The acting U.S. ambassador to Kyiv Julie Davis will step down from her post and retire, a U.S. official and the State Department said on Tuesday, amid a lull in U.S.-brokered talks to achieve a ceasefire and end Russia's invasion of Ukraine.The Financial Times first reported Davis' departure and said it was because of differences of opinion with President Donald Trump's policies and that Davis had grown frustrated with her role over his dwindling support for Ukraine.The State Department pushed back on that characterization, saying it was "false" to say she was leaving…
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