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Marie Louise Yovanovitch
Former US Ambassador to Ukraine
Career Diplomat, Key Impeachment Witness
Overview
Marie Yovanovitch is a former U.S. diplomat who served as Ambassador to Ukraine from 2016 until her abrupt removal in 2019. She was targeted by Rudy Giuliani and his associates in a smear campaign, then recalled by Trump. Her congressional testimony during the first impeachment inquiry was considered powerful and damning.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
Abruptly recalled from Ukraine by Trump
Targeted by Giuliani smear campaign
Trump called her "bad news "on Zelensky call
Received threats prompting security concerns
Related Investigations (1)
Known Associates & Connections
Rudy Giuliani
Targeted by his smear campaign
Lev Parnas
Involved in plot against her
Igor Fruman
Involved in plot against her
Fiona Hill
Fellow witness, colleague
Bill Taylor
Successor in Ukraine
George Kent
State Dept colleague
Sources & Documentation
2 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- November 11, 1958
- Birthplace
- Montreal, Canada
- Also Known As
- Masha
Education
- •Princeton University (B.A. History and Russian Studies)
- •National War College
Key Timeline
2016
Appointed Ambassador to Ukraine
2018
Giuliani begins campaign against her
2019
April: Recalled from Ukraine
2019
July 25: Trump disparages her on Zelensky call
2019
November 15: Testifies in impeachment inquiry
2020
January: Retires from Foreign Service