U.S. Ambassador To Ukraine Bridget Brink Is Stepping Down

Brink has served as the country's ambassador in Kyiv since May 2022, just a few months after Russia's invasion started.

U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink is stepping down from the position.

Brink has served as the country’s ambassador in Kyiv since May 2022, just a few months after Russia’s invasion started. Her announcement comes shortly after she received rare public criticism from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, over her wording in a public statement about a Russian attack on his hometown.

It is unclear how much impact the criticism had on Brink’s decision. Her successor has not been selected at this time. Her exit comes at a time President Trump is working to reach a peace-deal to end the war between Russia and Ukraine.