Zelensky Dismisses Stefanishyna as Ukraine Ambassador to United States After Less Than One Year in Post

President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Olha Stefanishyna as Ukraine's ambassador to the United States in a decree published Monday, after nearly a year in the post 123. Zelensky gave no reason for the dismissal and has not named a successor 2; he had reportedly sought to appoint former Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko to the post, but she has not agreed to the offer 2. Stefanishyna said on Facebook the departure was "my own decision, driven by personal circumstances," citing gains in US weapons deliveries and sustained support during a shifting political climate in Washington 34. Ukraine's Suspilne broadcaster reported last week that Stefanishyna told reporters Zelensky had not asked her to resign 234. The dismissal follows an ongoing National Anti-Corruption Bureau investigation into alleged irregularities tied to the Asset Recovery and Management Agency, though she has not been formally charged 2. Later Monday, Zelensky also dismissed Ukraine's ambassadors to Brunei, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Austria, and Libya 2.