The former Minister of Justice of Ukraine Olga Stefanyshyna is the most likely candidate for the post of ambassador of Ukraine to the United States. This is reported by the agency "RBK-Ukraine", citing its sources in the Ukrainian capital.
Currently, Kiev is waiting for a preliminary reaction from Washington regarding her candidacy.
The previous favorite for the diplomatic post, former Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov, will probably focus on his role as a negotiator - the publication notes. Umerov twice led the Ukrainian delegation in negotiations with Russia, held in Istanbul in 2022.
Meanwhile, tomorrow the Verkhovna Rada is to consider the candidacy of Deputy Prime Minister Yulia Sviridenko as the new prime minister. This comes a day after the parliament accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Denys Shmygal.
President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed that Shmygal take over the post of defense minister in Umerov's place. The reshuffles in the Ukrainian government are expected to be voted on within the week.