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Amid rising geopolitical tensions, over 60 diplomats from various international missions visited Kyiv to examine the aftermath of a recent Russian missile strike on a residential area. The visit underscores global concern and solidarity with Ukraine in the ongoing conflict. Concurrently, Ukraine's diplomatic landscape is fraught with new challenges as it responds to espionage by expelling Hungarian diplomats. These events highlight the crucial role of foreign diplomats in Ukraine's strategy to garner international support and galvanize a united response against aggressions. Meanwhile, diplomatic expulsions and relations remain a tense dance. The expulsion of Hungarian diplomats over espionage further complicates international relations. Such developments are shaping Ukraine's foreign policy and international alliances in 2025.

What were foreign diplomats doing in Kyiv after the missile strike?

Foreign diplomats visited Kyiv to inspect the site of a recent Russian missile strike on a residential building. This visit was a demonstration of international concern and solidarity with Ukraine amidst ongoing conflicts. It underscores the global attention to the situation and the continuous efforts to support Ukraine's resistance and recovery efforts.

Why did Ukraine expel two Hungarian diplomats in 2025?

Ukraine expelled two Hungarian diplomats amid accusations of espionage under diplomatic cover. The move reflects ongoing tensions and Ukraine's proactive stance in countering intelligence threats. This response is part of broader efforts to maintain national security and sovereignty while navigating complex international relations.

How are international diplomats supporting Ukraine in times of conflict?

International diplomats are supporting Ukraine by participating in activities that show solidarity, such as visiting affected regions after attacks and engaging in diplomatic efforts at global forums. These actions help reinforce international diplomatic pressure on aggressors and provide moral and strategic support to Ukraine.

What impact do diplomatic expulsions have on international relations?

Diplomatic expulsions typically signify deteriorating relations between countries and can lead to heightened tensions or reciprocal actions. They impact diplomatic dialogue, influence bilateral agreements, and can affect international cooperation, requiring careful diplomacy to manage the resulting geopolitical dynamics.

How does Ukraine manage its international diplomatic relations amidst ongoing conflict?

Ukraine manages its international diplomatic relations by actively engaging with global allies through diplomatic visits, participating in international forums, and responding decisively to espionage and security threats. This dynamic approach helps Ukraine fortify alliances and gather support, crucial for its national defense and reconstruction efforts.

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy Zelenskyy holds meeting with Ukrainian diplomats: Ambassador conference scheduled for next week President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with Ukrainian diplomats, teams from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and the Office of the President. 655 9 Previously in trend: Zelenskyy meeting with Ukrainian diplomats

Diplomats visited the site of the Russian strike on Kyiv on 17 June 2025 Foreign diplomats visit site of Russian strike on residential building in Kyiv. PHOTOS Representatives of over 60 foreign diplomatic missions visit site of Russian missile strike in Kyiv’s Solomianskyi district 6 162 19 Previously in trend: Massive rocket attack Shelling of Kyiv

Foreign Minister of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha Ukraine expels two Hungarian diplomats in response to Hungary’s actions – Sybiha Ukraine has declared two Hungarian diplomats in Kyiv persona non grata and ordered them to leave the country within 48 hours. The move comes in response to Budapest’s actions involving "espionage under diplomatic cover." 5 437 22 Previously in trend: Exposure of Hungarian intelligence spy network Expulsion of Hungarian diplomats

Zelenskyy and diplomats from more than 50 countries together honoured the victims at the site of the Russian missile strike on Kyiv Zelenskyy and diplomats from over 50 countries jointly honored memory of those killed in Russian attack on Kyiv. PHOTOS President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, along with foreign diplomats and representatives of international organizations, honored the memory of the 12 victims killed by Russia’s ballistic strike on Kyiv’s Sviatoshynskyi District on April 24. 2 702 8 Previously in trend: Missile attack on Kyiv

Moldova,Russia Moldova expels three Russian diplomats from country The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Moldova has announced the expulsion of three employees of the Russian Embassy from the country. 1 718 8

UN Our support for Ukraine is unwavering - dozens of diplomats leave UN Human Rights Council hall during Russia’s speech Dozens of delegates left the session hall of the UN Human Rights Council during Russia's speech. In this way, they expressed support for Ukraine. 7 723 20

Missile attack on Odesa on January 31 Norwegian diplomats were in area of shelling in Odesa, - Ministry of Foreign Affairs The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that Norwegian embassy staff came under fire in Odesa on the evening of January 31. 1 814 4

law, zelenskyy Zelenskyy confer diplomatic rank to Vitushok, Chief of Staff of OP President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has conferred the diplomatic rank of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary on the Chief of Staff of the Presidential Administration Mariia Vitushok. 3 115 25

Zhelezniak on dismissal of Ukrainian diplomats Huge number of diplomatic posts has become political currency, which OP is perfectly able to pay with - Zhelezniak Amid the dismissal of Ukrainian diplomats in a number of countries and Ukraine's representatives in international organisations, MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak said that diplomatic posts in Ukraine have become a bargaining chip for the authorities. 15 365 42

Zelenskyy reshuffled ambassadors on December 21 Zelenskyy dismisses UN envoy Kyslytsia and Ukraine’s ambassadors to number of countries (updated) On December 21, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Ukrainian diplomats in a number of countries and Ukraine's representatives to international organizations. The head of state signed decrees appointing new ambassadors. 13 633 76

Посольства Британії та Польщі залишаються відкритими British and Polish embassies in Kyiv remain open The British and Polish embassies, as well as the EU delegation, continue to work in Kyiv. 1 832 9 Previously in trend: War

Канада скоротила до 12 кількість дипломатів у РФ Canada reduces number of diplomats in Russia to 12 The number of Canada's diplomatic corps in Russia has now been reduced to the minimum acceptable level. 871 1

Очільники іноземних дипмісій на місці влучання по "Охматдиту" в Києві More than 30 heads of foreign diplomatic missions visited site of attack on Okhmatdyt, - Foreign Ministry The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine organised a visit by more than 30 heads of foreign diplomatic missions to the site of the missile attack on Okhmatdyt. 6 487 8

Глава МЗС Польщі Радослав Сікорський Poland restricts movement of Russian diplomats around country, - Sikorski Poland introduces restrictions on the movement of Russian diplomats on the territory of the country. The corresponding restriction will apply to all Russian diplomats, except the ambassador of the Russian Federation. Warsaw took this step because of Russia’s participation in the hybrid war against the European Union and Poland. 2 091 12 World

Удар по Харкову 23 травня Western ambassadors joined flash mob in support of Vivat publishing house, whose printing-office was attacked by occupiers in Kharkiv. PHOTO The ambassadors of the United Kingdom and Germany did not stand aside from the Ukrainian flash mob in support of the Vivat publishing house, which was damaged by Russian strikes on Kharkiv on Thursday, 23 May. 3 959 8 World

зеленський Zelenskyy met with foreign diplomats and spoke about Ukraine’s international priorities. VIDEO The President held a meeting with diplomats, representatives of states and international organisations, during which he spoke about the priority directions of Ukraine’s international activity in 2024. 2 052 31 War in Ukraine

кулеба Diplomats will provide reliable international rear for Ukrainian army in 2024, - Kuleba On Diplomatic Service Day, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister said that diplomats will provide a reliable international rear for the Ukrainian army and the Ukrainian people in 2024, emphasizing that this year Ukraine has proven that nothing is impossible for it. 1 444 30 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

угорщина Hungary is against the Czech initiative to restrict the movement of Russian diplomats in the EU: It contradicts our principles In Hungary, against the proposal of the Czech Republic to limit the movement of Russian diplomats in the Schengen zone. 2 015 31 Incidents

мид,рф Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia has restricted movement of British diplomats on territory of Russian Federation On Thursday, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced restrictions on the movement of employees of British diplomatic missions through the territory of the Russian Federation. 2 663 24 World

посол,вірчі Zelenskyy accepts credentials from ambassadors of Norway, Switzerland, Azerbaijan, Pakistan and Iceland. VIDEO On 21 June, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy accepted credentials from ambassadors of five countries. 2 037 2 Ukrainian Politics

китай Chinese Embassy clarified details of "peace plan" China is ready to continue making efforts together with the international community to promote a political settlement of the "Ukrainian crisis" based on respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states in accordance with the principles of the UN Charter. 32 527 101 World

молдова Chisinau expels Russian diplomat after debris of Russian rocket fell on territory of Moldova On Monday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Moldova declared an employee of the Russian embassy persona non grata. 15 985 72 World

стефанчук Stefanchuk asks Austria to deport Russian ambassador for his appeal to liquidate Ukrainians The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk appealed to the Federal President of Austria Alexander van der Bellen and Chancellor Carl Neghammer with the demand to recognize the Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to international organizations in Vienna Mykhail Ulyanov as persona non grata and to deport him to Russia. 3 651 20 Previously in trend: War

чорногорія Montenegro expels Russian diplomat from country, - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro The Montenegrin government decided to expel the Russian diplomat, he was given time to leave the country. 4 207 11 Previously in trend: Russian agression

захарова Russia accuses US of "deliberate destruction of bilateral relations" Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Zakharova commented on the obstacles to the removal of employees of Russian foreign institutions. 7 269 39 World

франція Russia is sending 34 French diplomats Today, May 18, the Russian Foreign Ministry summoned French Ambassador Pierre Levy, who told him that in response to the actions of the authorities 34 employees of French diplomatic missions in Russia were declared persona non grata, they must leave the country within two weeks. 4 506 24 World

брінк Biden nominated Bridget Brink as US Ambassador to Ukraine US President Joe Biden has nominated US Ambassador to Slovakia Bridget A. Brink as head of the US Embassy in Ukraine. 5 151 11 Ukrainian Politics

хорватія Croatia deports 24 Russian embassy staff The Croatian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that it is deporting 18 diplomats from the Russian Embassy in Zagreb. Also, six employees of administrative and technical staff will leave the country together with them. 1 778 5 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

австрия Austria deports four Russian diplomats Austrian authorities have decided to recognize four non-grata persons diplomats of the Russian Federation, they must leave Austrian territory no later than April 12 1 849 15 World

Russia evacuates diplomats from Ukraine Russia evacuates diplomats from Ukraine The Russian Federation has decided to deport its diplomatic staff from Ukraine. The Russian embassy in Kyiv said the evacuation had already begun. 19 660 81 War in Ukraine

Germany, USA, Australia and Great Britain announced departure of diplomats families Germany, USA, Australia and Great Britain announced departure of diplomats families The EU, OSCE, CoE, NATO and the UN have not expressed any intention to take such steps. 7 648 61 Ukrainian Politics

Two Ukrainian diplomats recalled from Poland on suspicion of corruption Two Ukrainian diplomats recalled from Poland on suspicion of corruption Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has recalled from abroad two employees of the Ukrainian Embassy in Poland who are suspected of corruption. 17 215 63 Ukrainian Politics

Ukraine’s ambassador summoned to Foreign Ministry of Hungary Ukraine’s ambassador summoned to Foreign Ministry of Hungary Ambassador of Ukraine to Hungary Liubov Nepop has been summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade on Tuesday after Hungary’s ministerial commissioner István Grezsa had been denied entry to Ukraine on November 24. 2 785 29 Ukrainian Politics

Zelenskyi receives credentials from ambassadors of European states. PHOTOS Zelenskyi receives credentials from ambassadors of European states. PHOTOS Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi received credentials from the ambassadors of Estonia, France, Austria, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. 3 318 97 Ukrainian Politics

Zelenskyi deprives Ariev, Herasymov of diplomatic ranks Zelenskyi deprives Ariev, Herasymov of diplomatic ranks President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi deprived Volodymyr Ariev and Artur Herasymov of the highest diplomatic ranks, which were conferred to them by the former President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko. 16 166 141 Ukrainian Politics

Zelenskyi dismisses Valerii Chalyi from post of Ukraine Zelenskyi dismisses Valerii Chalyi from post of Ukraine's envoy to US President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi has dismissed Valerii Chalyi from the post of Ukraine's Ambassador to the US, as well as from the post of Ukrainian Ambassador to Antigua and Barbuda and Trinidad and Tobago, which he held part-time. 17 152 156 Ukrainian Politics

Zelenskyi replaces 12 Ukrainian ambassadors Zelenskyi replaces 12 Ukrainian ambassadors Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has initiated the start of diplomatic corps reshuffles and announced the replacement of 12 Ukrainian ambassadors around the world. 18 556 310 Ukrainian Politics

Ukraine, in fact, has no diplomatic relations with Russia, - Klimkin Ukraine, in fact, has no diplomatic relations with Russia, - Klimkin Ukraine does not actually maintain diplomatic relations with Russia, and existing contacts are reduced to the absolute minimum. 1 272 20 Ukrainian Politics

Ukraine lodges protest as two Czech politicians visit Russian-occupied Crimea Ukraine lodges protest as two Czech politicians visit Russian-occupied Crimea Ukraine's Embassy in the Czech Republic voiced protest over the visit of two Czech politicians to the Crimean peninsula occupied by the Russian Federation. 1 739 39 Incidents

Greece to kick out two Russian diplomats, Moscow Greece to kick out two Russian diplomats, Moscow's tit-for-tat retaliation to follow, - Reuters Russia is going to expel two Greek diplomats in response to Athens’ decision to throw out two of Moscow’s envoys suspected of making attempts to undermine an agreement between Greece and Macedonia. 27 743 97 Incidents

Russian MFA accuses Washington of invasion after US State Department officials walk through property in Seattle Russian MFA accuses Washington of invasion after US State Department officials walk through property in Seattle The officials of the U.S. Department of State walked through Russian property in Seattle earlier abandoned by Russian diplomats to confirm that it had actually been vacated. 25 412 113 Previously in trend: Skripal's poisoning

Russian spies kicked out from US included agents allegedly tracking defectors in this country, - CNN Russian spies kicked out from US included agents allegedly tracking defectors in this country, - CNN Among the dozens of Russian diplomats the US expelled last month were suspected spies who US law enforcement and intelligence officials believe were tracking Russian defectors and their families who had resettled in the US. 17 693 46 Previously in trend: Skripal's poisoning

US State Department deems unjustified Russia US State Department deems unjustified Russia's decision to expel 60 US diplomats, close down consulate in St. Petersburg Spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State Heather Nauert says there is no justification for the Russia's decision to expel 60 U.S. staff and close down U.S. consulate in St. Petersburg. 32 817 174 Previously in trend: Skripal's poisoning

нарышкин Russia acknowledges some of its expelled diplomats are spies There were foreign intelligence officers among the Russian diplomats expelled by the West. 11 709 34 Previously in trend: Skripal's poisoning

"The end result – 151 Russian intelligence personnel sent home to Moscow," - US State Department "The end result – 151 Russian intelligence personnel sent home to Moscow," - US State Department Spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State Heather Nauert says USA, the United Kingdom, NATO, and now 25 other countries have so far announced the expulsions of 151 Russian personnel following the incident in British Salisbury. 24 844 118 Previously in trend: Skripal's poisoning

US President Trump encourages foreign leaders to join cascade of expulsion of Russian diplomats, - White House US President Trump encourages foreign leaders to join cascade of expulsion of Russian diplomats, - White House The White House thinks that global expulsion of Russian diplomats is not just an important message to send to the Russian government, but it’s also significant in degrading Russian intelligence capabilities around the world, not just in the United States. 20 464 108 Previously in trend: Skripal's poisoning

сша,рф US expels 60 Russian diplomats, closes Russian consulate in Seattle in response to UK poisoning, - The New York Times U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the expulsion of 60 Russians from the United States on Monday, including 12 people identified as Russian intelligence officers who have been stationed at the United Nations in New York. 43 806 218 Previously in trend: Skripal's poisoning

Ukraine expels 13 Russian diplomats over Salisbury nerve agent attack, - Poroshenko Ukraine expels 13 Russian diplomats over Salisbury nerve agent attack, - Poroshenko In a spirit of solidarity with UK, Ukraine expels 13 diplomats of the Russian Federation from its territory. 89 892 408 Previously in trend: Skripal's poisoning

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