Zelenskyy fires Ukrainian ambassador to the UK after ‘sarcasm’ comments

Zelenskyy fires Ukrainian ambassador to the UK after ‘sarcasm’ comments

The ambassador, Vadym Prystaiko, had criticised Zelenskyy over his response to current remarks by British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace, who had steered Ukraine had not expressed adequate “gratitude” for Western monetary help.

Prystaiko stated Zelensky’s response to Wallace amounted to “unhealthy” sarcasm.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky fired his ambassador to the United Kingdom, Vadym Prystaiko, on Friday. Zelensky and Prystaiko here leave following an audience with King Charlies III at Buckingham Palace, February 8.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky fired his ambassador to the United Kingdom, Vadym Prystaiko, on Friday. Zelensky and Prystaiko right here go away following an viewers with King Charlies III at Buckingham Palace, February 8. (Kirsty O’Connor/AFP/Getty Images)
A assertion printed Friday on the Ukrainian presidency’s web site confirmed Prystaiko’s dismissal however didn’t present a motive.
The pressure started at a NATO summit in Lithuania earlier this month, when Wallace stated that “whether we like it or not, people want to see gratitude for the West’s military contributions to Ukraine’s war effort.

“I stated to the Ukrainians final June, once I drove 11 hours to be given an inventory – I’m not Amazon,” Wallace said.

Ukraine's ambassador to the United Kingdom Vadym Prystaiko in Westminster, London, in 2022.
Ukraine’s ambassador to the United Kingdom Vadym Prystaiko in Westminster, London, in 2022. (Tom Nicholson/Reuters)

When asked about those remarks by a reporter at the NATO summit, Zelenskyy was nonplussed.

“I simply do not know what he means. How else ought to we thank him? Well, let him write to me and inform me how I have to thank individuals in order that we will be absolutely grateful. We also can get up within the morning and thank the minister personally.”

Prystaiko was interviewed concerning the trade the next day on UK’s Sky News, the place he was requested whether or not there was a “trace of sarcasm” in Zelenskyy’s response to Wallace.

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Prystaiko conceded there was “just a little little bit of sarcasm,” and went on to say: “I do not consider this sarcasm is wholesome.”

“We haven’t got to point out the Russians that we now have one thing between us. They must know that we’re working collectively. If something occurs, Ben can name me and inform me every part he needs,” said Prystaiko.

CNN has attempted, unsuccessfully, to reach Prystaiko for comment.

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