Zelensky removes Ukrainian ambassador to U.S.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has relieved the country’s ambassador to the United States, Olga Stefanishyna, of her duties.
The dismissal was announced on Monday in a decree published by the presidential office.
Ms Stefanishyna said in a Facebook post that she requested to be relieved of her duties for personal reasons.
She described her service in Washington as “the greatest honour” of her life.
“We have increased the supply of American weapons and maintained support precisely when the political environment in Washington was not in our favour,” she wrote.
Mr Zelensky has not announced her successor.
The move comes after a government reshuffle launched in July and as Kyiv seeks to maintain U.S. military support amid its ongoing war with Russia.
According to Ukrainian media, Ms Stefanishyna is under investigation by the country’s anti-corruption agency on suspicion of wrongdoing.
However, she has not been formally accused.
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
World
Dubai correctional, penal instititions bag global human rights accreditation
Mr Al Marri said the recognition reinforced the force’s commitment on human rights strategy and applying international best practices across its rehabilitation system.
Politics
Adeleke’s failure self-inflicted; Osun voters coming for him, not Tinubu: Accord Party Chairman
“Nobody is planning to rig you out. The voters of Osun state are simply ready to hold you accountable for your performance,” said Mr Imumolen.
States
Two suspected terrorist collaborators, family members arrested in Yobe, Borno
Mr Goni said a similar operation resulted in the arrest of two suspected ISWAP logistics suppliers.
States
UNFPA donates medical equipment to Maryam Abacha hospital to support VVF patients
Mr Umar restated the state government’s commitment to working with development partners to improve healthcare delivery.
Sport
Nigerian bodybuilder Samson Dauda aims to clinch second Mr Olympia title after historic triumph
Dauda hoped to reclaim the title at the 2026 Mr Olympia, which will be held in September, after claiming the title in 2024 and taking home the $600,000 grand prize.
Heading 5
Nigerian man Quadri Lasisi declared missing day after arriving Thailand found alive
Mr Lasisi, identified as an American-Brazilian, was declared missing when he became unreachable on July 22, 2026 a day after he arrived Thailand.
