Uncategorized

Ukraine's controversial ambassador to Germany to leave his post on Oct. 14.​

0 min read

President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Andriy Melnyk on July 9, a week after he gave an interview in which he defended nationalist leader Stepan Bandera, who collaborated with Nazi Germany and fell out with the Nazis in different periods. The diplomat has been vocal in his appeals for more assistance from Germany, particularly military aid and heavy weapons.

Avatar
The Kyiv Independent news desk

We are the news team of the Kyiv Independent. We are here to make sure our readers get quick, essential updates about the events in Ukraine. Feel free to contact us via email with feedback and news alerts.

Read more
News Feed
 (Updated:  )

"We will send them Patriots, which they desperately need, because (Russian President Vladimir) Putin really surprised a lot of people. He talks nice and then bombs everybody in the evening," U.S. President Donald Trump said on July 13.

Show More