Behind The Scenes Of Nuland's Early Retirement.
Nuland has seen the writing on the wall as Ukraine forces are in retreat, and wanted to bail before potential total defeat.
Nuland's placement for under secretary upon her retirement has been announced as career diplomat John Bass, a former ambassador to Afghanistan. He oversaw Biden's botched withdrawal from Afghanistan, and so it is somewhat ironic that he'll also oversee Ukraine policy at this critical juncture where Kiev is clearly against the ropes.
Behind The Scenes Of Nuland's Early Retirement.
Nuland has seen the writing on the wall as Ukraine forces are in retreat, and wanted to bail before potential total defeat.
Nuland's placement for under secretary upon her retirement has been announced as career diplomat John Bass, a former ambassador to Afghanistan. He oversaw Biden's botched withdrawal from Afghanistan, and so it is somewhat ironic that he'll also oversee Ukraine policy at this critical juncture where Kiev is clearly against the ropes.