First Lady Dr. Jill Biden has been confirmed by the Senate as the next U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine—the first time a sitting First Lady will hold such a post. In an emotional White House announcement, she called it “the honor of a lifetime,” citing her past visits to Kyiv during wartime. The Senate approved her nomination 97–2, with rare bipartisan praise. Ukrainian President Zelensky welcomed her appointment, while Moscow criticized it. Dr. Biden will begin her role next month, balancing diplomatic duties with her remote teaching work, marking a historic new chapter in her public service.
