The acting US ambassador to Ukraine will step down from her post and retire over differences with Donald Trump, according to a report.
An American official and the State Department said that Julie Davis would leave the role amid a lull in US-brokered talks to achieve a ceasefire and end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The Financial Times first reported Davis’ departure and said it was because of differences of opinion with Trump’s policies. It is claimed that Davis had grown frustrated with her role over his dwindling support for Ukraine.
The State Department pushed back on that characterisation, saying it was “false” to say she was leaving over differences with Trump.
“Ambassador Davis has been a steadfast proponent of the Trump Administration’s efforts to bring about a durable peace between Russia and Ukraine,” Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said.
Negotiations have been stalled since the US launched military action against Iran, which has caused a global energy shock and diverted Trump’s attention from conflict in Europe.
