Zelensky Replaces Chief Negotiator On Ukraine's EU Accession
- 24.02.2026, 17:02
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The delegation included two dozen officials.
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has renewed the composition of the Ukrainian delegation for negotiations with the European Union on Ukraine's EU accession agreement. Deputy Prime Minister Taras Kachka has been appointed as the new chief negotiator.
The relevant decree dated February 24 published on the website of the Office of the President of Ukraine.
The document amends the previous decree dated June 21, 2024.
According to the new decision, about two dozen officials - representatives of various ministries and state bodies - are included or approved in the delegation.
Vice Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Taras Kachka has been appointed as the chief negotiator and head of the Ukrainian delegation.
He will be responsible for the negotiation process on Ukraine's accession to the European Union.
The decree also removed the previous head of the delegation, Olga Stefanyshyna, as well as 15 other people.
Since the end of August 2025, Stefanyshyna has been serving as Ukraine's ambassador to the USA.