Zelensky Appoints Over 30 New Ambassadors, Dismissing Representatives to China, Japan, Slovenia, and Others, Including Melnyk to UN

Dec 21, 2024, 12:04 PM

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has approved over 30 new ambassadorial appointments as part of a major reshuffle within the country's diplomatic corps. Notably, Andriy Melnyk, a controversial former ambassador to Germany known for his outspoken remarks, has been appointed as Ukraine's representative to the United Nations. The reshuffle includes the dismissal of ambassadors to several countries, including China, Japan, Slovenia, Lithuania, and Rwanda. Among the new appointments, Fedir Shandor, a professor and military serviceman, has been named ambassador to Hungary. Additionally, Alyona Getmanchuk has been appointed as the Ukrainian Ambassador to NATO. These changes reflect a strategic realignment in Ukraine's foreign diplomacy amid ongoing geopolitical challenges.