"Julie Davis had grown frustrated with president Donald Trump over his lack of support for Ukraine, the Financial Times reported, quoting unnamed sources. The state department denied any such disagreements took place and said she was retiring."
"Trump has been pressuring Kyiv to reach a peace deal with Russia, saying the country could cede territory to secure an agreement. The president has so far has failed to bring the war to an end through ceasefire talks which have now largely stalled."
"Davis, the top US embassy official is the charge d'affaires but not a Senate-confirmed ambassador. She has also been serving as the US ambassador to Cyprus since 2023, operating a dual role during her time in Kyiv."
The acting US ambassador to Ukraine, Julie Davis, will resign after less than a year due to frustrations with President Trump's lack of support for Ukraine. The State Department denied any disagreements, stating she is retiring. Trump has pressured Ukraine to reach a peace deal with Russia, suggesting territorial concessions. Ceasefire talks have stalled as focus shifted to the Iran war. Davis, who also serves as the US ambassador to Cyprus, was appointed by the Trump administration after her predecessor stepped down.
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