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Former CIA officer Michael Kostiw may replace Kurt Volker as U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine Negotiations.

It is alleged at first, Washington decided to appoint Kostiw to the post of U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, but after the resignation of Kurt Volker from his post, Kostiw’s candidacy is considered as the new special envoy to Ukraine. Consultations are underway, Ukraine’s weekly newspaper Zerkalo Nedeli (Mirror Weekly) reported citing U.S. sources.

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