Olha Stefanishyna begins work as Ukraine's Ambassador to U.S.

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Stefanishyna announced that she was beginning her mission as Ambassador to the United States with a moment of silence in memory of the fallen defenders of Ukraine.

"It is because of their sacrifice that we continue diplomacy—defending sovereignty, strengthening partnerships, and pursuing a just and lasting peace," she added. 

• President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree on August 27 appointing Olha Stefanishyna as Ambassador to the United States.