{
  "id": 6288998,
  "title": "Zelenskyy to name Ukraine’s next U.S. ambassador after SBU and NABU vetting",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/zelenskyy-to-name-ukraines-next-u-s-ambassador-after-sbu-and-nabu",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T14:57:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Voice of Ukraine",
    "slug": "new-voice-of-ukraine",
    "url": "https://english.nv.ua/nation/zelenskyy-awaits-sbu-nabu-checks-on-candidates-for-u-s-ambassador-50639617.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is preparing to appoint Ukraine's next U.S. ambassador, following the dismissal of Olha Stefanishyna. The process involves vetting candidates by both the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU). Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of selecting the right individual for the role, stating that it is crucial not to make a mistake. In July 2026, Stefanishyna had requested to end her diplomatic service due to personal reasons. She was subsequently served with a notice of suspicion by NABU, citing alleged undisclosed assets and expenses. Despite this, Zelenskyy had considered offering the ambassadorship to another lawmaker, Yulia Svyrydenko, who had recently been dismissed as prime minister. Reports suggest that Rustem Umerov, who previously held positions in the National Security and Defense Council and the Foreign Intelligence Service, is among the leading candidates for the ambassador to the United States.",
  "summary": "President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he is considering candidates for Ukraine’s ambassador to the United States and is awaiting additional information on them from the SBU and NABU before making an appointment on Sept. 8.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}