Julie Davis, the acting Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine, is set to leave her position in the coming weeks due to differences with President Donald Trump regarding U.S. support for Ukraine.
Unnamed sources have indicated that Davis has expressed frustration over her role, particularly following Trump’s decision to reduce assistance to Ukraine. According to reports from the Financial Times, she has already informed the State Department of her resignation and plans to conclude her three-decade diplomatic career.
Davis, who also serves as the U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus, was reportedly surprised by Trump’s nomination of Arizona businessman and Republican donor John Breslow as the next ambassador to Cyprus, as she had not been notified in advance.
The State Department, however, stated that Davis “assumed her duties as Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv on May 5, 2025, and remains in that position.”
In the U.S., Davis is regarded as a respected figure among her peers. Former U.S. Ambassador to Poland Daniel Fried described her as an exemplary diplomat and public servant. “She is a true expert, and administrations—whether they recognize it or not—need people like her,” he remarked.
Senator Jeanne Shaheen, a leading Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, praised Davis for her “steady and effective leadership” and her “unique ability to manage a crisis mission.” She emphasized the importance of having a Senate-confirmed ambassador in critical posts such as Kyiv, stating, “Such important positions cannot and should not be managed from Washington or through interim measures. It is crucial for both the U.S. and Ukraine to have a confirmed ambassador.”
Julie Davis, the acting Chargé d'Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine, plans to resign due to disagreements with President Trump over support for Ukraine. Her departure highlights the complexities of U.S. diplomatic relations in the region.