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US acting envoy to Ukraine resigns amid Russia's call for peace talk clarity

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  • The U.S. acting Ambassador to Ukraine, Julie Davis, is resigning due to disagreements with the Trump administration over handling the war.
  • Davis, who served as chargé d'affaires, felt blindsided by a nomination for her post and is retiring after 30 years of diplomatic service.
  • Russia's Foreign Minister called for clarity on the U.S. role in peace talks, as negotiations between Russia and Ukraine remain stalled.

America's acting Ambassador to Ukraine, Julie Davis, will resign by the end of the month, citing growing differences with the Trump administration on how to manage the war in Ukraine. Davis, who has served in Kyiv since May of last year, informed the State Department of her decision weeks ago. She is retiring from diplomatic service after more than 30 years.

It is false to suggest Ambassador Davis is resigning 'over differences with Donald Trump.'

— State DepartmentThe State Department's official response to reports about Ambassador Davis's resignation.

Her departure follows that of her predecessor, Bridget Brink, who resigned for similar reasons. Davis reportedly felt blindsided and unnotified when U.S. President Donald Trump nominated American businessman John Breslow for the ambassador post in October. Three individuals familiar with the matter shared these details with the Financial Times.

Ambassador Davis has been a steadfast proponent of the Trump Administration's efforts to bring about a durable peace between Russia and Ukraine. She is retiring after a distinguished 30-year tenure as a career foreign service officer.

— State DepartmentThe State Department's official response to reports about Ambassador Davis's resignation.

The State Department, however, denied that Davis's resignation stems from disagreements with President Trump. A statement asserted that Ambassador Davis has been a "steadfast proponent" of the administration's peace efforts and is retiring after a "distinguished 30-year tenure."

those who advocated for Ukraine in the Trump State Department “get a target on their back."

— career diplomatA diplomat's comment to the Financial Times regarding the treatment of Ukraine advocates within the Trump administration.

This development occurs as peace talks between Russia and Ukraine face further obstacles. President Trump's recent comments suggesting Ukraine was

seemingly stepping back from the role of an objective mediator

— Sergei LavrovRussian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov's accusation regarding the U.S. role in mediating the conflict.
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