Ukraine's President Zelenskyy Appoints Former Deputy Chief of Staff as Ambassador to Italy.

Ihor Brusylo Dismissed from Role as Deputy Head of the Presidential Office

According to TSN.ua: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has issued a decree, numbered 216/2026 and signed on March 3, 2026, dismissing Ihor Brusylo from his position as Deputy Head of the Presidential Office. By a separate decree, No. 217/2026, Brusylo has been appointed as Ukraine's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Italian Republic.

Biography of Ihor Brusylo

Ihor Brusylo was born in 1980. He is a graduate of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv and the Ukrainian Academy of Foreign Trade. He began his professional career in 2002 within the Administration of the President of Ukraine. From 2007, Brusylo worked at the Embassy of Ukraine in Italy. Between 2012 and 2021, he held various positions in the Office of the President of Ukraine. On March 17, 2021, Ihor Brusylo was appointed to the role of Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine.

This diplomatic reshuffle occurs as Ukraine continues to pursue an active foreign policy, particularly regarding its European orientation, highlighting the strategic importance of its relationship with Italy. This appointment underscores Kyiv's focus on strengthening ties with key European Union nations.

The appointment of Ihor Brusylo as ambassador to Italy may signal Ukraine's intent to solidify its diplomatic connections in Europe, especially within the context of the ongoing challenges the nation faces.

As a significant partner within the EU, Italy could play a major role in supporting Ukraine on the international stage. These personnel changes within the Presidential Office and foreign policy apparatus may prove pivotal for the future development of Ukrainian-Italian relations.