Yovanovitch is no longer ambassador, having been removed in May before her posting was finished, after having been accused of disloyalty in the far-right media. …
Since leaving Kyiv, Yovanovitch has been on sabbatical at theInstitute for the Study of Diplomacyat Georgetown University, but is still a serving foreign service officer. …
In picking on Yovanovitch, the detractors have chosen a tough target. She has had a stellar career, serving as ambassador under three presidents to three countries (a rare distinction), Kyrgyzstan, Armenia andUkraine, as well as senior adviser to the under secretary of state for political affairs. …
Former colleagues all describe her as meticulous, calm under pressure, supremely qualified and steeped in the nonpartisan culture of professional diplomacy, all which set her apart from the campaign donors who are given an increasing share of ambassadorial posts.
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