Olha Stefanishyna Appointed Ukraine Ambassador to the USA

In a strategic move to bolster Ukraine's diplomatic mission in Washington, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has appointed Olha Stefanishyna, 39, as the country's new ambassador to the United States. The decree was signed Wednesday, marking a significant transition in Ukrainian-American relations.

Stefanishyna steps into the role previously held by Oksana Markarova, who navigated the post during a critical period of full-scale conflict with Russia, including crucial dialogues on weapons and drone supplies. President Zelenskiy highlighted the importance of implementing key agreements with the U.S., particularly in defense, as pivotal to Ukraine's security.

A seasoned diplomat, Stefanishyna served as Ukraine's deputy prime minister for European and Euro-Atlantic integration and as minister of justice, where she played an instrumental role in aligning Ukraine with Western frameworks, further underscoring her appointment's strategic significance.

(With inputs from agencies.)