Sybiha: Ukraine still searching for ambassador to US as several candidates declined

Sybiha: Ukraine still searching for ambassador to US as several candidates declined
Sybiha: Ukraine still searching for ambassador to US as several candidates declined

Search for new ambassador complicated by candidate refusals

The Ukrainian authorities have yet to appoint a new ambassador to the United States. Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha explained that finding a worthy candidate is a challenging task. According to him, several truly strong candidates who were offered the position declined the proposal.

“This is a very difficult task — to find a worthy candidate for the position of Ukrainian ambassador to the US. The President has already spoken about this publicly. Several people, truly strong candidates, who were offered this position, declined. Therefore, for now, this issue remains open, and the President is deciding,” the head of the MFA emphasised.

Diplomatic mission continues operations

Despite the fact that a permanent ambassador has not yet been appointed, the Ukrainian diplomatic mission in the US is functioning in its normal mode. Sybiha assured that the absence of the chief diplomat does not lead to a halt in operations. Currently, the duties are being performed by a Chargé d'Affaires ad interim, and the embassy staff consists of professional diplomats who continue their activities.

In addition, the minister noted that Ukraine has a network of consulates general on the territory of the United States. He added that the staffing of these institutions is planned to be strengthened.

Other names were previously discussed

Previously, Palis, Svyrydenko, and Dmytro Kuleba were named among the possible candidates for the position of Ukrainian ambassador to the US. However, as Sybiha emphasised, there is currently no final decision from the head of state.

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