Kyiv has authorized President Biden's number of Bridget Brink for the place of U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, two Ukrainian officers inform CBS Information.
Whereas Brink has been the frontrunner for months, it is unclear what delayed the administration in finalizing the decide and in requesting Ukraine's approval. Mr. Biden has not but introduced his choice.
Ukraine is making ready official paperwork for the State Division, and as soon as these are acquired, the Biden administration should notify Congress. Secretary of State Antony Blinken mentioned Brink's pending nomination with Ukrainian officers this month throughout his journey to Kyiv.
Brink has been the U.S. ambassador to Slovakia since 2019.
Her choice comes as tensions between Ukraine and Russia are operating excessive as Russia plenty troops close to Ukraine.
It is a growing story.