Oksana Markarova

Zelenskyy appoints Markarova as presidential adviser on Ukraine’s reconstruction and investment

Former Ukrainian ambassador to the United States Oksana Markarova has been appointed President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s adviser on reconstruction and investment. Zelenskyy announced the decision on Nov. 30 in a post on social media.

30 November 2025, 02:05 PM

Zelenskyy appoints new ambassador to United States

Ukraine’s Deputy PM and Justice Minister Olha Stefanishyna has been appointed as the new Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Aug. 27.

27 August 2025, 08:39 PM

Can Stefanishyna repair Ukraine’s standing with Trump, MAGA, and Capitol Hill? — NV analysis

Olha Stefanishyna, a former deputy prime minister with a colorful past, is now expected to oversee the President’s Office’s relationship with the unpredictable occupant of the White House. NV spoke with Ukrainian politicians and diplomats to assess whether she’s likely to succeed.

19 July 2025, 09:25 PM

Umerov remains the only candidate to replace Markarova

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is considering Defense Minister Rustem Umerov as the primary, and currently only, candidate to serve as Ukraine’s new ambassador to the United States, Suspilne public broadcaster reported on July 11, citing a source in Zelenskyy’s administration.

12 July 2025, 02:18 AM

Zelenskyy mulls posting Umerov as new ambassador to Washington

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed he’s planning to appoint a new Ambassador to the United States and is considering Defense Minister Rustem Umerov for the post.

10 July 2025, 08:46 PM

Why Zelenskyy is ready to remove Ukraine’s ambassador to the U.S., and how it could help Kyiv

A recent phone call with Donald Trump reportedly prompted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to consider replacing Ukraine’s top envoy to the United States, Oksana Markarova. NV looks into the circumstances behind the decision and who might take her place in Washington.

8 July 2025, 06:57 PM

Zelenskyy plans to replace ambassador to U.S. next week, report says

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy may dismiss Ukraine’s Ambassador to the United States, Oksana Markarova, in a broader government reshuffle as early as next week, the Financial Times reported on July 7.

7 July 2025, 11:33 PM

Shmyhal and Umerov among candidates as Zelenskyy, Trump discuss replacing Ukraine’s U.S. ambassador

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed replacing Ukraine’s ambassador to the United States, Oksana Markarova, during a July 4 phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, Bloomberg reported on July 7, citing a source.

7 July 2025, 02:34 PM

Ukraine backs Trump’s ceasefire push, ready for direct talks with Russia — Markarova

Kyiv fully supports US President Donald Trump’s call for a full and unconditional ceasefire and is prepared for direct negotiations with Russia, Ukrainian Ambassador to the US Oksana Markarova wrote on X, citing President Zelenskyy, on May 11.

12 May 2025, 08:30 AM

Ukraine fully supports ceasefire, waits for Russia’s step - UA Ambassador

Ukraine unequivocally supports the idea of a full ceasefire with Russia and is focused on the prompt completion of the agreement with the US regarding its resources, Ukraine's Ambassador to the USA Oksana Markarova told Bloomberg on March 24.

25 March 2025, 12:20 PM

Washington hosts massive rally for Ukraine's sovereignty

A massive rally took place at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 22, marking the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Ambassador to the United States Oksana Markarova reported on Facebook.

24 February 2025, 02:31 PM

Ukraine's economic potential: Beyond rare earth metals

Ukraine already plays and can become an even more significant player in the economic sphere, Oksana Markarova, the Ukrainian ambassador to the United States, said during the NV event "Ukraine Changes the World: Dialogues on Opportunities" on Feb. 19.

19 February 2025, 04:03 PM

US has not discussed elections with Ukraine, but Kyiv ready for talks, says Ambassador Markarova

The United States has not yet discussed with Ukraine the need to hold elections by the end of 2025, but Kyiv is ready for dialogue if the topic is raised, Ambassador Oksana Markarova said in an interview with the Karpyak on Suspilne project on Feb. 4

4 February 2025, 06:14 PM

US has not discussed elections with Ukraine, but Kyiv is ready — Oksana Markarova

Ukraine and the U.S. have not discussed holding elections by the end of 2025, but Kyiv is open to talks if Donald Trump's team raises the issue, Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S. Oksana Markarova told Suspilne’s Karpyak project on Feb. 4.

4 February 2025, 05:55 PM

Former US Ambassador John Herbst unpacks Kremlin’s tactics and Trump’s plans for Ukraine and Russia

John Herbst, the US ambassador to Ukraine from 2003 to 2006 and director of the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center, discussed in an interview with Radio NV what bold steps he expects from Donald Trump in negotiations with Russia, whether Trump’s plan can create a lasting peace, and how Russian dictator Vladimir Putin attempts to sway the US president’s stance.

23 January 2025, 12:03 PM

No Lend-Lease Act extension in U.S. NDAA-2025, says Ukraine’s Ambassador

The draft National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA-2025) for the United States, passed by the House of Representatives, contains a number of important provisions to support Ukraine, but does not include the Lend-Lease Act extension, Ukraine’s Ambassador to the U.S. Oksana Markarova wrote on Facebook on Dec. 11.

12 December 2024, 10:00 AM

‘Axis of evil’ must be stopped in Ukraine — Ambassador Markarova

Russia, Iran, and North Korea are doing everything possible, from military aggression to hybrid threats, to undermine democratic countries, Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States Oksana Markarova said on Nov. 13 during the Fifth Kyiv Jewish Forum.

14 November 2024, 01:21 AM

Dmytro Kuleba declines offer to become Ukraine's U.S. ambassador — FT

Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba was offered the position of Ukraine’s ambassador to the United States but declined, Financial Times reported, citing sources.

12 November 2024, 02:29 PM

Zelenskyy looks to replace Ukraine’s ambassador in Washington

Following Donald Trump’s election victory, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to replace Ukraine's Ambassador to the United States, Oksana Markarova, The Washington Post reported on Nov. 11.

11 November 2024, 11:46 PM

Speaker Johnson demands Zelenskyy dismiss Ukraine’s ambassador to US

Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Mike Johnson has called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to “immediately fire” Ukraine's Ambassador to the United States, Oksana Markarova.

26 September 2024, 01:18 AM

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