US ambassador to Ukraine to step down amid stalled talks to end Ukraine war
US ambassador to Ukraine, Julie Davis, will step down and retire amid stalled ceasefire talks regarding the ongoing war with Russia. The State Department refuted claims that her departure was due to disagreements with President Trump, asserting her commitment to his policies. Davis has served in her role since May 2025 and has a long career in the Foreign Service.
- ▪Julie Davis will retire from her position as US ambassador to Ukraine.
- ▪The State Department denied that her departure is due to differences with President Trump.
- ▪Davis has been a proponent of the Trump Administration's efforts for peace between Russia and Ukraine.
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- ▪ U.S. ambassador to Ukraine steps down due to frustration with Trump, reports say — The Globe and Mail
- ▪ US ambassador to Ukraine to step down amid stalled talks to end Ukraine war - Reuters — Google News
- ▪ US ambassador to Ukraine to step down over differences with Trump, FT reports — All News
- ▪ US ambassador to Ukraine to leave over differences with Trump — World
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| Publication time | Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:23:04 +0800 |
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US ambassador to Ukraine to step down amid stalled talks to end Ukraine warSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxThe State Department said it was “false” to say Ms Julie Davis was leaving over differences with US President Donald Trump.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished Apr 29, 2026, 06:23 AMUpdated Apr 29, 2026, 06:56 AMListenWASHINGTON - The acting US ambassador to Kyiv, Ms Julie Davis, will step down from her post and retire, a US official and the State Department said on April 28, amid a lull in US-brokered talks to achieve a ceasefire and end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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