Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine

People who want to apply for passports in Warsaw are being brought into the building through the back door, as those trying to pick up their documents have blocked the entrance and are protesting, believing that they are being denied passports because of the new mobilization law.

Ukraine needs to achieve military success and build a coalition in support of Zelenskyy's peace formula to force Putin into serious negotiations.

Ukraine has suspended consular services for men abroad, calling it fair because, according to Foreign Minister Kuleba, "the guys in the trenches are very tired" and some are "sitting in restaurants.

Ukraine has found seven Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems that can be transferred by partners: one was promised by Germany, four more are under negotiation, and two more are in Ukraine's "field of vision.

The Parliamentary Committee on National Security plans to summon representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to explain their order to suspend consular services for Ukrainian men abroad in connection with the new law on mobilization.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has temporarily suspended acceptance of new applications for consular services from Ukrainian men aged 18-60 temporarily residing abroad due to the new law on military service and mobilization, which will come into force on May 18, 2024.

At passport issuance centers in Warsaw, men stand in long lines due to restrictions on issuing documents to Ukrainians of military age, while services remain available for children and women.

Due to technical reasons, the issuance of ready-made documents in foreign branches of the State Enterprise "Document" has been suspended.

Ukraine's First Deputy Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga met with the Turkish Ambassador to discuss bilateral activities, President Zelenskyy's Peace Formula, preparations for the Global Peace Summit, and the security situation in the Black Sea region.

The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine instructed to take measures to obtain consular services for men of mobilization age abroad.

Starting from April 23, Ukrainian consulates will temporarily suspend all consular services to Ukrainian men of military age, except for the preparation of documents for returning to Ukraine.

Azerbaijani Ambassador Seymur Mardaliyev met with the Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine and conveyed an invitation to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to attend the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference - COP29 in Azerbaijan.

First Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine Andriy Sybiga received copies of credentials from the newly appointed ambassadors of Thailand and Australia to Ukraine and discussed with them support for Ukraine, sanctions pressure on Russia and strengthening bilateral relations.

At Ukraine's initiative, the participation of ballet dancers from the russian Mariinsky Theater in a gala concert in New York dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the American Youth Grand Prix Ballet Competition was canceled.

Representatives of the Ukrainian media, special services and government agencies held a joint meeting to discuss improving the effectiveness of countering disinformation in the Ukrainian media space, including plans to work with Telegram, Viber and social media platforms.

The Netherlands is not the only country willing to buy Patriot air defense batteries from any country for transfer to Ukraine, and there is intense partnership activity to provide Ukraine with air defense systems to protect it from Russian invasion.

During the meeting, Kuleba and Cameron agreed that frozen Russian assets should be used for the benefit of Ukraine.

Germany and Ukraine discussed providing Ukraine with additional air defense systems to protect against Russian missile and drone attacks on civilian infrastructure.

Kuleba and the French Foreign Minister discussed steps to accelerate the provision of additional air defense systems and missiles to Ukraine, as well as measures to counter Russian disinformation and strengthen cybersecurity.

Andriy Sybiga thanked Japan for its unwavering support and $12 billion in aid to Ukraine during a meeting with Japanese Ambassador Matsuda Kuninori.

Ukraine calls on Georgia to respect the right of citizens to peacefully protest against the draft law on "foreign agents" and condemns the comments of the Georgian Prime Minister about the threat of "Ukrainization," emphasizing that the real threat to Georgia is Russification, not "Ukrainization.

Ukraine urgently needs additional Patriot and SAMP/T air defense systems to defend against Russian terror and protect Ukrainians from Russian missiles and drones.

Ukraine opened its embassy in Gaborone, Botswana. It became the 16th Ukrainian diplomatic mission in Africa.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba will visit Italy to participate in the G7 ministerial meeting and hold bilateral talks aimed at obtaining additional air defense systems and weapons for Ukraine.

The Russian ballet's tour in South Korea was canceled on the initiative of the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry to prevent Russian cultural propaganda on international platforms.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Mykola Tochytskyi as Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine.

According to Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, Ukraine is familiar with Trump's logic and will find an approach if he becomes president again, as it survived his previous presidency.

The Second Black Sea Security Conference in Sofia analyzes the impact of Russian aggression on regional security and discusses strategies to counter threats and ensure sustainable development of peace-loving states.

Iran carried out massive attacks using about 300 drones and missiles against Israel, which Ukraine strongly condemned as absolutely unacceptable, irresponsible actions that risk further escalation in the Middle East.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine is preparing a comprehensive strategy and action plan for interaction with Ukrainians living abroad, aimed at preserving their Ukrainian identity.