Ukrainian diplomacy

Palisa rules out U.S. ambassador post, citing military service during war

Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Pavlo Palisa denied reports of his possible appointment as Ukraine’s ambassador to the United States. He made the remarks to reporters, NV reported.

29 August, 08:56 PM

Ukrainian envoy walks out of Jerusalem event over Russian diplomat’s presence

Ukraine’s Ambassador to Israel Yevhen Korniichuk walked out of a diplomatic event near the Western Wall after spotting the Russian ambassador among the attendees, Israel’s Ynet news outlet reported.

25 December 2025, 03:50 PM

Zelenskyy aide denies plans to replace Ukraine’s foreign minister

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy does not plan to dismiss Andrii Sybiha as Ukraine’s foreign minister, presidential communications adviser Dmytro Lytvyn said, dismissing recent media speculation.

21 December 2025, 03:15 PM

Zelenskyy meets Keith Kellogg in New York

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with U.S. presidential special envoy Keith Kellogg in his visit to New York for the UN General Assembly, he wrote on Telegram on Sept. 23.

23 September 2025, 08:06 AM

Ukraine’s president prioritizes drones, sanctions, and POW returns in foreign policy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the country’s ambassadors on July 21, outlining new diplomatic priorities and announcing 16 ambassadorial appointments.

21 July 2025, 09:38 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

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

Eidman: Ukraine will walk away after reviewing Russia’s demands

Ukrainian participation in the next round of negotiations with Russia, expected in Istanbul on June 2, is little more than a forced performance, said political analyst and sociologist Ihor Eidman in an interview with Radio NV.

30 May 2025, 07:25 PM

Zelenskyy reshuffles Ukrainian diplomats, dismissing key ambassadors in major shake-up

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed decrees dismissing several Ukrainian diplomatic representatives, according to documents published on the presidential office's website on Dec. 21.

21 December 2024, 03:05 PM

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