Zelensky appointed Ryabikin as ambassador of Ukraine to China - decree

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed a new Ambassador of Ukraine to China.

This was reported by Censor.NET with reference to the relevant decree of the head of state.

"To appoint Pavlo Borysovych Ryabikin as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to the People's Republic of China," the statement reads.

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Previously, Ryabikin was the head of the Ministry of Strategic Industries and was dismissed by the Rada on 20 March this year.

It should also be noted that Ukraine has not had an ambassador to Beijing since the death of Serhiy Kamyshev on 14 February 2021.