Additions to AP’s Ukraine team
In a memo to staff on Monday, News Director for Europe and Africa James Jordan and Deputy Director for International Photography Tony Hicks made two announcements: Hanna Arhirova is AP’s new Ukraine correspondent, and field producer Vasilisa Stepanenko and photographer Evgeniy Maloletka, previously AP freelancers, have joined the staff:

Additions to AP's US News team
In a memo to staff on Thursday, U.S. News Director Josh Hoffner announced two key hires to AP’s U.S. News team:


Expanding the reach of nonpartisan, fact-based news
As part of AP’s focus on its digital platforms, The Associated Press has hired two senior leaders to oversee its direct to audience efforts, which will include a new look for APNews.com later this year.
Updates to AP's US News team
In a memo to staff on Wednesday, U.S. News Director Josh Hoffner announced several promotions and hires across the United States:

Indira Lakshmanan named global enterprise editor
In a memo to staff on Thursday, Ron Nixon, vice president for news, investigative, enterprise and grants and partnerships, announced that Indira Lakshmanan will lead AP's global enterprise team: