The acting U.S. ambassador to Kyiv, Julie Davis, will resign and retire, confirms the State Department. Her departure coincides with the stagnation of negotiations for a ceasefire in Ukraine.

Julie Davis, the acting U.S. ambassador to Kyiv, announced that she will resign and retire, according to a statement from the State Department. This decision comes amid a pause in negotiations for a ceasefire in the conflict in Ukraine, which has been mediated by the U.S. The Financial Times reported that Davis's departure was caused by differences of opinion regarding President Donald Trump's policies, in the context of his decreasing support for Ukraine. The State Department rejected these claims, emphasizing that Davis has been an active supporter of the Trump administration's efforts to promote peace in the region. Davis, a career diplomat with over 30 years of experience, took office in May 2025, following the resignation of her predecessor, Bridget Brink. Additionally, Davis served as the U.S. ambassador to Cyprus since 2023, having a dual role during her tenure in Kyiv.