Ukraine awaits the appointment of a US ambassador to the country/Getty Images
Ukraine expects a new US ambassador to begin work “As soon as possible”. This is necessary in order to strengthen coordination between Ukraine and the United States during the war.
Deputy head of the President's Office Andriy Sibiga made a corresponding statement on air on the Rada channel. By the way, in February 2022, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry received a request from the United States to appoint Bridget Brink to this post.
Ukraine is awaiting the appointment of a US ambassador
During the last communication with US President Joe Biden, the President of Ukraine confirmed the provision of an agrément (prior consent of the government of the state – Channel 24) to the appointment of a US ambassador. We expect that full-fledged activities will begin as soon as possible,” Sibiga assured.
The politician also added that any presence of embassies enhances the coordination that Ukraine needs now.
By the way, on February 2, 2022, Dmitry Kuleba confirmed that Ukraine had received a US request to appoint Ms. Bridget Brink as US Ambassador to our country.
Important! Marie Yovanovitch was the last to hold this position. However, in May 2019, she was recalled to Washington because of the scandal. Since then, this position has remained vacant.
It is tentatively known that Bridget Brink is an American diplomat from the state of Michigan, who since May 2019 has headed the American embassy in Slovakia. It is also known about her:
- she received a bachelor's degree in political science and a master's degree in international relations and political theory;
- Bridget began her diplomatic career back in 1996 at the US State Department;
- fluent in Russian, Serbian, Georgian and French.
The diplomat has worked in various positions in diplomatic institutions in Serbia, Cyprus, Georgia and Uzbekistan.
In the very The US State Department has served as Assistant Under Secretary for Political Affairs in Europe, Deputy Director for Southern European Affairs, Assistant Secretary of State at the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs.
