- A powerful Ukrainian is playing both sides of Giuliani's Ukraine project: Ukraine official Arsen Avakov communicated with Guiliani pal Lev Parnas but also warned Marie Yovanovitch that Giuliani wanted her ousted as U.S. ambassador https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/trump-impeachment-inquiry/powerful-ukrainian-playing-both-sides-giuliani-s-ukraine-project-n1136756 7 comments worldnews