Acting US Ambassador to Ukraine Julie Davis to Step Down
Acting US Ambassador to Ukraine Julie Davis will retire from her post in June 2026, the State Department confirmed on Tuesday, amid stalled US-brokered peace talks with Russia. The Financial Times reported her departure was due to frustration with President Donald Trump's Ukraine policies, but the State Department denied this, calling it "false." Spokesman Tommy Pigott stated Davis remains a steadfast proponent of the administration's peace efforts until her departure. Davis, a career Foreign Service officer with over 30 years of experience, became chargé d'affaires in Kyiv in May 2025 after predecessor Bridget Brink resigned over objections to Trump's Ukraine policy.
Key facts
- Julie Davis will step down as acting US ambassador to Ukraine and retire.
- Her departure is scheduled for June 2026.
- The State Department denied reports that she left due to frustration with Trump's policies.
- The Financial Times reported differences with President Trump as the reason.
- State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott called the report 'false'.
- Davis has over 30 years of experience in the US Foreign Service.
- She assumed her duties in May 2025 after Bridget Brink resigned.
- Brink resigned over objections to Trump's Ukraine policy.
Entities
Institutions
- State Department
- Financial Times
- US Foreign Service
Locations
- Ukraine
- Kyiv
- Russia
- Odesa