Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine

Hungary has banned entry for three Ukrainian military officials due to the death of ethnic Hungarian Jozsef Sebestyen. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha called this decision absurd and unjustified, stating Ukraine's right to take appropriate measures.

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine reappointed Andriy Sybiha as Minister of Foreign Affairs. This decision was supported by people's deputies at the proposal of the President of Ukraine.

President Zelenskyy held a meeting with diplomats, discussing the acceleration of the Special Tribunal on Russian aggression and preparation for a meeting with ambassadors. Steps on international platforms were also discussed, particularly regarding UN General Assembly resolutions.

A 41-year-old woman from Lviv tragically died in Albania on July 11, trying to save her drowning daughter. The daughter survived and is in intensive care, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine is assisting with the repatriation of the mother's body.

Germany will finance the supply of long-range missiles to Ukraine for a significant sum, with the first systems expected in late July. This will strengthen Ukraine's air defense and capabilities.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha met with PACE President Theodoros Rousopoulos. The parties discussed the creation of a special tribunal for Russia, compensation for victims of aggression, and the return of Ukrainian children.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine called Budapest's statements regarding the death of a conscript of Hungarian origin in Zakarpattia manipulative. The Ground Forces are ready for a transparent investigation of the circumstances of the case, emphasizing that mobilization is taking place due to Russia's aggression.

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Heorhiy Tykhyi, stated that he has no information regarding the merger of the agency with the Ministry of National Unity. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is creating a department for global Ukrainian diaspora and humanitarian interaction to deepen cooperation with diasporas.

MFA spokesperson Heorhiy Tykhyi stated that Ukraine has not seen Russia's peace concept, which Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov handed over to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Ukraine will study the concept if it is handed over, but for now, it only sees Russian strikes on cities.

Andriy Kolomiiets, convicted by the Russian Federation in 2015, has returned to Ukraine. He was deported to Georgia after serving a 10-year prison sentence.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine states that Russia is trying to disunite Ukrainians and Poles, using painful historical events. Some Polish politicians are playing along with the aggressor, while the examples of Bucha and Mariupol show what Russia will do in Poland if it is not stopped in Ukraine.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy heard a report from the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha and announced reform steps in the ministry's system. Clear tasks for Ukrainian diplomats have also been defined.

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andriy Sybiha signed an order on reforming the structure of the agency. The changes include the creation of new departments and directorates that correspond to the realities of war and international diplomatic practices.

President Zelenskyy discussed replacing the current Ukrainian ambassador to the US, Oksana Markarova, with President Trump. Among the potential candidates for the ambassadorial position are Denys Shmyhal, Olha Stefanishyna, Rustem Umerov, and Herman Halushchenko.

Ukraine will never agree to any restrictions on its defense capabilities, including the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the defense-industrial complex, and partner support. This firm position was voiced by MFA spokesperson Heorhiy Tikhyi, emphasizing that Ukraine will not make concessions that weaken it.

Hungary's Ambassador to Ukraine, Antal Heizer, was summoned to the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry due to attempts to draw Ukraine into Hungary's internal political struggle. The Ukrainian side considers these actions deplorable and offensive, especially against the backdrop of the Hungarian people's assistance to Ukraine.

From July 1, Ukrainians abroad can submit documents for notarial acts online through the "e-Consul" system. This innovation simplifies the process, allowing citizens to upload necessary data and certificates without a physical visit to diplomatic missions until the last step.

The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Andriy Sybiha, and the High Representative of the EU, Kaja Kallas, discussed the strengthening of sanctions against Russia and Ukraine's accession to the EU. Sybiha emphasized Ukraine's fulfillment of all requirements for negotiations on EU membership.

On June 22, 176 people, including 133 Ukrainians, were evacuated from Israel due to the worsening security situation. The operation was carried out by the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine on behalf of President Zelenskyy; the plane with passengers landed in Moldova.

The first group of 40 Ukrainian teenagers who were injured in a road accident in France returned to Ukraine. 9 Ukrainians remain in French hospitals, they are provided with consular support.

The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Austria signed a declaration of cooperation. Austria confirmed its readiness to join demining and help children.

Advisor to the Head of the Presidential Office, Daria Zarivna, stated that the militarization of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia is a long-term threat to the整个世界. As part of Bring Kids Back UA, 1,359 children have been returned.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is clarifying data about Ukrainians in Israel and Iran. Unfortunately, there are already deaths in Israel, including three children. The President expressed his condolences to family and friends.

The "Sophia of Kyiv" Reserve was closed to visitors on June 13. UNESCO experts visited it due to damage caused by a Russian missile strike, including the loss of a fragment of the cornice.

Sybiha met with his EU counterpart Kaja Kallas in Rome. They discussed news from the war front, peace efforts of Ukraine and the West, as well as Kyiv's urgent needs against the background of a full-scale war. Ukraine thanked the EU for its continued support.

Andriy Sybiga and Johann Wadephul discussed joint actions to achieve peace and additional support for air defense.

Ukrainian consuls met with a 16-year-old boy suspected of murdering his mother and sister in Belgium. His health is satisfactory, and the investigation is ongoing.

The Kremlin is mocking the peace efforts of partners and continuing the war, throwing thousands of soldiers into battle in various directions. Russia strikes Ukraine daily with hundreds of "Shaheds".

Ukraine is negotiating with the United States regarding the purchase of weapons, including Patriot air defense systems. A fund created under a mineral agreement is being considered to finance the purchases.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs instructed the embassy in Belgium to monitor the case of the death of a mother and daughter. Two Ukrainian women were found dead with stab wounds in Hassrode.