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Zelenskyy faces a high-stakes diplomatic crisis as Ukraine scrambles to name a new ambassador to Washington, with the vacancy threatening critical war efforts and domestic morale. After ousting embattled ex-ambassador Olga Stefanishyna over embezzlement, Zelenskyy eyed Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko — but she declined, citing fears of insufficient access and support in the unpredictable White House. With approval ratings slipping and public confusion mounting over government upheaval, the delay in appointing a top diplomat risks undermining Ukraine’s military aid, air defense needs, and peace negotiations. Some lawmakers even suggest waiting until after the U.S. midterms before making such a pivotal pick — leaving the nation’s future hanging in the balance.

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