WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden's plan to nominate Bridget Brink as the US ambassador to Ukraine on Monday would fill a position that has remained empty for more than a year of his presidency despite the critical importance of the American relationship with Ukraine.
The post has remained empty during the Biden administration even as dire warnings were issued last year that Russia was planning to invade Ukraine. Reports that the Biden administration intended to nominate Brink were not disputed by US officials, but the Americans had been awaiting approval of Zelensky's government before announcing her name. The approval is known by the French term agrément and is a customary part of the diplomatic process."It's a long time coming," said Taylor, who testified to Congress during the first impeachment hearing of Trump."I'm glad it's finally happening.
"It will be great to have a Senate-confirmed ambassador out there who clearly has the authority to speak to the president," Taylor said. He added that Brink would likely have bipartisan support in Congress because a large number of Republican senators have backed Biden's efforts on Ukraine.
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