News

Kurt Volker resigns as US special envoy to Ukraine

8:59

US special envoy to Ukraine resigned amid whistleblower scandal

Valentyn Ogirenko/Reuters, FILE

ByJustin Doom, Cindy Smith, Conor Finnegan, and Benjamin Siegel

September 28, 2019, 12:40 AM

Kurt Volker has resigned as U.S. special envoy to Ukraine, a source familiar has told ABC News.

News of Volker's resignation was first reported by The State Press, the student newspaper at Arizona State University.

Related Articles

(MORE: House Democrats subpoena Pompeo for documents related to Giuliani's Ukraine efforts)

Democrats still are expecting Volker to show up for his deposition on Capitol Hill on Oct. 3, sources tell ABC News.

Kurt Volker, United States Special Representative for Ukraine Negotiations, gestures during an interview in Kiev, Ukraine, Oct. 28, 2017.
Valentyn Ogirenko/Reuters, FILE

This is a breaking story. Please check back for updates.

Up Next in News—

Gas station clerk speaks out after foiling alleged kidnapping

Oklahoma high school principal takes down would-be shooter, hailed as hero

Family seeks answers after influencer Ashlee Jenae is found dead on vacation in Tanzania

Couple shares warning after nearly losing down payment in mortgage fraud

Shop GMA Favorites

ABC will receive a commission for purchases made through these links.

Sponsored Content by Taboola