Sandra Oudkirk becomes new US chargé d'affaires in Ukraine

Sandra Oudkirk, who brings more than 30 years of diplomatic service experience, has become the new United States Chargé d'Affaires ad interim in Ukraine.

According to Report, citing Interfax-Ukraine, this was reported on the website of the United States Embassy in Ukraine.

Sandra Oudkirk is a career diplomat and member of the United States Senior Foreign Service. For over 30 years, she has represented the interests of the United States around the world, holding positions with increasing levels of authority and responsibility.

Since 2024, she worked at the United States Department of Defense, initially serving as deputy director of the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies and later becoming civilian deputy and foreign policy adviser at the United States European Command. From 2021 to 2024, Sandra Oudkirk headed the American Institute in Taiwan.