Deputy Chief of U.S. Mission in Ukraine Kristina Kvien has been appointed as U.S. Chargé d’Affaires a.i. in Ukraine, U.S. Embassy in Kyiv reported on Twitter on Jan. 2.
“When embassy’s leadership is changing, our policy of strong support to Ukraine remains steady. Our embassy’s team will continue to cooperate closely with the Ukrainian government and the civil society supporting Ukraine sovereignty and territorial integrity, and supporting reforms that will help Ukraine to build prosperous European future,” Kvien said in a video record posted by the embassy.
Kvien said Ukraine had made great straight forward in a short time she has been here and she committed to support in a work ahead.
Kvien replaced William Taylor, who has been served as Chargé d’Affaires a.i. since May 18, 2019.
