Julie Davis, the acting chargé d’affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine, is set to leave her position in Kyiv in the coming weeks. Reports indicate that her departure is linked to disagreements with President Donald Trump regarding U.S. policy towards Ukraine, although the State Department has denied these claims.
Tommy Pigott, a spokesperson for the State Department, confirmed Davis’s resignation. The Financial Times reported on April 28 that Davis had grown disillusioned with her role after Trump decided to reduce support for Ukraine. Sources suggest she has already informed the State Department of her intention to resign, concluding a three-decade career in public service.
Additionally, journalists noted that Davis, who also serves as the U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus, expressed dissatisfaction with Trump’s appointment of Arizona businessman and Republican donor John Breslow as the new ambassador to Cyprus, a decision she was reportedly not informed about in advance.
Despite the speculation, the State Department refuted the notion that Davis’s resignation was due to disagreements with Trump. Pigott stated that Davis has consistently supported the administration’s efforts to foster peace between Russia and Ukraine and will be leaving her post after a distinguished 30-year diplomatic career. According to him, she is expected to depart Kyiv in June 2026.
Davis took on the role of acting chargé d’affaires in Ukraine in May 2025, prior to which she served as the U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus.
Julie Davis, the acting U.S. chargé d'affaires in Ukraine, will resign amid reported policy disagreements with President Trump. The State Department has denied these claims, stating her departure follows a long diplomatic career.
Source: Financial Times