US Deputy Ambassador to Ukraine to Retire in June, State Department Denies Discord

US Deputy Ambassador to Ukraine, David Davis, will retire in June amidst stalled peace talks. The State Department denies reports of discord with President Trump.

Wed Apr 29 2026

US Deputy Ambassador to Ukraine Announces Retirement

As US-mediated Russia-Ukraine peace talks remain stalled, David Davis, the US Deputy Ambassador to Ukraine, is set to retire in June and leave the State Department, according to statements from the US State Department and US officials on the 28th. His departure was first reported by the Financial Times.

State Department Denies Discord with 'President Trump'

The Financial Times reported that the reason for Davis's retirement was a disagreement with President Trump, stating that Davis was dissatisfied with his role as Trump's stance on Ukraine aid softened. However, a State Department spokesperson dismissed the reports of a disagreement with President Trump as 'untrue.' The spokesperson affirmed that Davis has staunchly supported the Trump administration's efforts to achieve lasting peace between Russia and Ukraine and will continue to proudly advance Trump's policies until his official retirement in June.