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House Speaker Johnson Demands Zelensky Fire Ambassador Oksana Markarova

Sep 25, 2024, 07:22 PM

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson has demanded that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky immediately fire Ukraine's Ambassador to the United States, Oksana Markarova. The demand follows Zelensky's recent visit to a munitions factory in Pennsylvania, which some Republicans have claimed was politically motivated to boost Vice President Harris's campaign. Johnson conveyed his demand in a letter to Zelensky. Zelensky is scheduled to meet with Senate leaders tomorrow in the Capitol, although Johnson is not expected to meet with him.