Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismisses Ukraine’s ambassador to the United States, with the change announced by presidential decree. Both outlets report that the dismissal occurs as Kyiv continues to press Washington for additional air-defence support, including Patriot missiles, amid Russia’s ongoing strikes. The Punch reports that Zelensky sacks the U.S.-based envoy associated with Ukraine’s outreach to Washington and frames the move in the context of Ukraine’s active lobbying for more military assistance. Vanguard similarly states that the sacking takes place while Kyiv is seeking further Patriot air-defence missiles to counter Russian attacks. Neither outlet provides details on the reasons for the dismissal or names a replacement. The reports focus on the timing of the personnel change alongside Ukraine’s current negotiations with the United States for expanded military aid, particularly for air defence.