# Zelensky having hard time choosing new Ukrainian ambassador to US — Politico

https://mins.news/en/item/22287

- TASS, 2026-08-14 15:18 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2173447

> Politico, citing sources, reports that Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky is struggling to find a suitable new ambassador to the United States. Potential candidates are wary of taking the job, while former Prime Minister Yulia Sviridenko reportedly rejected the offer. Washington allegedly rejected Rustem Umerov’s candidacy as well.

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