Zelensky promised Trump to replace Ukraine's ambassador to the US: FT named candidates.

President Volodymyr Zelensky has agreed with American leader Donald Trump to replace Ukraine's ambassador in Washington, Oksana Markarova. This deal comes before an expected reshuffle of the cabinet next week, reports the Financial Times citing its sources.

Consultations between official Kyiv and Washington regarding candidates for the ambassadorial position take into account the priorities of the leaders themselves. Zelensky's main goal is to find a 'good negotiator' who would suit both the White House and the US Congress.

Potential candidates to replace Markarova

• Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal
• Vice Prime Minister for European Integration Olha Stefanishyna
• Defense Minister Rustem Umerov
• Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko
• Culture Minister Mykola TOchitsky
• Deputy Head of the President's Office Ihor Zhovkva

Zelensky plans to restructure his cabinet next week in response to growing government frustration and the need for change. A significant role in this is assigned to the powerful head of the President's Office, Andriy Yermak, who intends to strengthen his control over the government.