Quick Info
| Profession | Diplomat |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 27/12/1964 |
| Age | 61 years |
| Birthplace | Hatboro, Pennsylvania, United States |
Latest News about Kurt Volker
01/03/2025
Kurt Volker commented on the ongoing Ukraine peace negotiations, emphasizing the need for a unified Western stance and cautioning against premature agreements that might compromise Ukraine's sovereignty. He highlighted the importance of maintaining strong NATO support for Kyiv amid shifting global dynamics.
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Bio/Wiki
| Kurt Douglas Volker is an American diplomat known for his extensive work on European and Eurasian affairs across five U.S. administrations. | |
| He served as the last U.S. Ambassador to NATO under President George W. Bush and later as Donald Trump's U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine Negotiations until his resignation in September 2019. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, American University | |
| Master of Arts in International Relations, Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies |
Personal Life
| Volker is married to Karen Volker. | |
| They have two daughters. |
Family
| Spouse: Karen Volker | |
| Children: Two daughters |
Career
| Early Career | Intelligence analyst at CIA (1986); U.S. Foreign Service (1988) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Worked on European policy under five U.S. Administrations | |
| 2. Co-founded American University Kyiv in 2022 | |
| 3. Served as Deputy Director of the Private Office of the Secretary-General at NATO prior to 2001 |