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House Speaker Mike Johnson Demands Zelenskyy Fire Ambassador Oksana Markarova Over Pennsylvania Visit

Sep 25, 2024, 07:31 PM

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson has called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to immediately dismiss Ukraine's Ambassador to the United States, Oksana Markarova. Johnson's demand, articulated in a letter, follows Zelenskyy's recent visit to Pennsylvania, where he toured the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant with the state's Democratic governor. The visit, organized by Markarova, has been criticized by Republicans as politically motivated, potentially influencing the upcoming U.S. presidential election. Johnson is not expected to meet with Zelenskyy during his visit to Capitol Hill tomorrow, where Zelenskyy will meet with Senate leaders.