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Yuri Kim continues her duties at the Bureau of European Affairs, but stands in solidarity with the 1,300 dismissed colleagues at the State Department
2025-07-13 18:23:54 / POLITIKË
The decision, signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, caused quite a few reactions within the ranks of the American diplomatic service.
Unusual scenes were seen outside the State Department building, where hundreds of employees, accompanied by colleagues and supporters, left with personal belongings in their hands and emotions visible on their faces. Among the protesters was former US ambassador to Albania, Yuri Kim, who has held several posts in American diplomacy in recent years.
From a Top Channel investigation, it turns out that Kim continues to work as Senior Advisor for Efficiency and Accountability for the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, but participated in the symbolic protest as a sign of solidarity for her dismissed colleagues.
Footage shared in the media shows the former ambassador hugging and comforting her former colleagues, while she is reported to have said that this "is a painful day for the Foreign Service. This decision is a blow to many of those who have contributed for years."
The atmosphere outside the building was filled with emotion. Banners with inscriptions such as "No to political cleansing" and "Maintain professionalism in diplomacy" were seen in the hands of protesters, who considered the decision to be politically motivated.
The administration's move has sparked a wide range of reactions from current and former senior US diplomats. Some see it as an attempt to tighten political control over the institution, while others see it as a necessary initiative to increase efficiency in a department that has often been the focus of criticism./ TCh
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