On Aug 3, Ukrainian President Zelenskiy signed a presidential decree, published on the presidential website, dismissing Ukraine's ambassador to the United States, Stefanishyna. The decree also removed Omelichenko as ambassador to France and concurrent permanent representative to UNESCO, and appointed Lialina‑Boiko as Ukraine's permanent representative to UNESCO. Additional dismissals include Ukraine's ambassadors to Tunisia (also accredited to Libya), Austria, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and the amba

2026-08-04

On Aug 3, Ukrainian President Zelenskiy signed a presidential decree, published on the presidential website, dismissing Ukraine's ambassador to the United States, Stefanishyna. The decree also removed Omelichenko as ambassador to France and concurrent permanent representative to UNESCO, and appointed Lialina‑Boiko as Ukraine's permanent representative to UNESCO. Additional dismissals include Ukraine's ambassadors to Tunisia (also accredited to Libya), Austria, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and the ambassador to Singapore (also accredited to Brunei).