Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine

Ukraine calls on the world not to recognize Vladimir Putin as the legitimate president of Russia due to the undemocratic nature of the recent elections and Russia's ongoing aggression against Ukraine.

Russia's aggression requires a united European wartime economy and defense industry to deter it and preserve peace on the continent.

Russia has put former Ukrainian government officials Oleksiy Danilov, Pavlo Klimkin and Volodymyr Groysman on the wanted list.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Russia's putting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the wanted list is evidence of the desperation of the Russian state machine and propaganda.

Moldovan special services detained Ukrainian citizen Erol Veliyev, an assistant to MP Mustafa Dzhemilev, at the Chisinau airport.

The issuance of ready-made documents to Ukrainians abroad has resumed in a test mode, primarily to socially vulnerable citizens who received SMS about the readiness of their passports after April 25, and with mandatory identity verification.

Ukraine is ready to strengthen cooperation with the EU in countering cyber threats from Russia, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said.

Estonian MP Kristo Ann Vaga cycled 1,700 kilometers from Tallinn to Kyiv, raising €30,000 for the Ukrainian Armed Forces to purchase cars and drones.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine recommends that Ukrainian citizens avoid visiting crowded places and participating in protests in Tbilisi due to the ongoing mass demonstrations in the city.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski discussed strengthening Ukraine's air defense, Ukraine's path to the EU, and President Zelensky's peace formula.

Ukraine discussed with the South Korean Ambassador the use of North Korean missiles and ammunition by Russia, expressing gratitude for South Korea's support in countering Russian aggression.

Kuleba discussed the security situation in Ukraine and the South Caucasus with Armenian Foreign Minister Mirzoyan in a telephone conversation.

Men of conscription age who have updated their data in accordance with the law will have access to consular services, while new applications from this category will be temporarily suspended.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has appointed a digital personality named Victoria Shi, based on a real person, to provide official information on consular matters.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine welcomes the beginning of the delimitation of the border between Azerbaijan and Armenia on the basis of the 1991 Alma-Ata Declaration, considering it a prerequisite for normalizing relations and ensuring regional stability and security.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has temporarily suspended acceptance of new applications for consular services from men of military age abroad in order to prepare for the implementation of new rules related to the law on mobilization, but existing applications continue to be processed and emergency assistance is still provided to all Ukrainian citizens regardless of gender or age.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba welcomes the Council of Europe's decision to prepare the establishment of a Special Tribunal for the Crimes of the Russian Federation against Ukraine, as it brings the punishment for aggression against Ukraine closer to inevitability.

Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Simonite said that the return of Ukrainian citizens liable for military service home requires discussions at the level of the European Union.

Two Ukrainian servicemen undergoing medical rehabilitation were killed in the German city of Murnau am Stafelsee, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine reports.

Two Ukrainian soldiers who were undergoing rehabilitation at a clinic in Germany were killed. a Russian man was arrested as a suspect in the murder.

Estonian Member of Parliament Kristo Ann Vaga started a 1700-kilometer bike ride from Tallinn to Kyiv to raise funds for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, demonstrate solidarity and call for further assistance to Ukraine.

Starting April 25, men aged 18 to 60 in Ukraine will be able to obtain passport documents only at the State Migration Service within Ukraine, and not at foreign branches of the State Enterprise "Document" abroad, with some exceptions for certain categories.

The U. S. State Department considers the suspension of consular services abroad for Ukrainian men of mobilization age to be a "complex issue" and respects Ukraine's right to determine its own policy, but has not yet decided whether to assist Ukraine in bringing the men home.

Ukrainian refugees can stay in Germany with expired passports, and the decision of the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry to suspend consular services for Ukrainian men will not affect their refugee status.

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine plans to allow men abroad to update their military records at consular offices and through an electronic cabinet, as it is unrealistic to have territorial military commissariats outside the country.

Germany assures that Ukrainian men will not be deprived of refugee status in the country, despite Ukraine's decision to temporarily suspend consular services for men aged 18-60 abroad.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has clarified that SE "Document" does not fall under its jurisdiction and is a separate state enterprise subordinated to the State Migration Service in response to concerns about services provided to Ukrainian citizens abroad.

The Ministry of Culture and Information Policy hosted a constituent meeting of the Coordinating Committee for the implementation in Ukraine of the Council of Europe's "Journalists Matter" campaign aimed at ensuring the safety of journalists and protecting freedom of speech under martial law.

Hundreds of Ukrainian men have blocked the passport office in Warsaw amid the suspension of consular services abroad for men aged 18-60, which has drawn criticism from a military commander who accused them of shirking their duties while others are fighting at the front.

Men of conscription age (18-60 years old) will not be able to obtain passports at Ukrainian diplomatic missions abroad, only on the territory of Ukraine.