KIEV, Ukraine -- In a ceremony attended by journalists, Kiev city officials and diplomats, U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor broke ground at a construction site in Kiev where the new U.S. Embassy will be located.
The event may have been one of Taylor's last public appearances as U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine. His diplomatic mission in Ukraine is coming to an end. It is still uncertain who will replace him.Asked at the event who will replace him, Taylor said that a decision had not yet been made.“However, I know that there is a lot of discussions ongoing right now. There are many candidates who want to come and work here,” he added.The new, 5-story embassy will be located on Tankova street. It is expected to be built and functional by 2012, employing 400 people.The consulate and embassy building, currently located in separate sites in Kiev, will be located at the new site. It will also include a food store and bank for personnel, and a gym with showers.The site will also include quarters for a special forces squad from the Navy Seals, and a basketball court for them. The facility will also include a children’s play ground and tennis and volley ball courts with room for spectators.Parking for almost 400 cars will be made available.
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