Zelenskyy appoints former ambassador to US Markarova as his adviser

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Oksana Markarova, former Ukrainian ambassador to the United States, as his adviser on rebuilding and investment.

Source: Zelenskyy on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda

Details: The president stated that Markarova "will continue supporting our state as my advisor on rebuilding and investments".

Quote: "I am glad that Oksana remains part of our state's team, and her responsibilities will now include advising on issues that strengthen Ukraine, namely: improving the business climate, enhancing our state's financial resilience, attracting investment and planning reconstruction together with our strategic partners."

Background:

• Markarova previously held the position of ambassador to the US before Olha Stefanishyna, whom Zelenskyy appointed at the end of August.
• Markarova served as Ukraine's ambassador to the US from 25 February 2021, for more than four years.
• Earlier, Bloomberg reported that during a phone call on 4 July between Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump, they discussed the potential replacement of Markarova.

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