US ambassador to Ukraine to step down amid stalled talks to end Ukraine war
Acting US ambassador to Ukraine Julie Davis will step down and retire in June 2026, amid stalled US-brokered ceasefire talks and shifting US foreign policy priorities. The State Department denied reports that her departure was due to disagreements with President Donald Trump, asserting she has supported his peace efforts. Davis, a career diplomat with over 30 years of experience, has served as charge d'affaires in Kyiv since May 2025. Her tenure coincided with Trump's controversial approach to the war, including assigning blame to Ukraine and pursuing closer ties with Russia.
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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 inboxThe State Department said it was “false” to say Ms Julie Davis was leaving over differences with US President Donald Trump.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished Apr 29, 2026, 06:23 AMUpdated Apr 29, 2026, 06:56 AMListenWASHINGTON - The acting US ambassador to Kyiv, Ms Julie Davis, will step down from her post and retire, a US official and the State Department said on April 28, amid a lull in US-brokered talks to achieve a ceasefire and end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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