Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Yevhen Perebyinis accepted copies of credentials from the newly appointed ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Tolejan Barlybayev.
According to the press service of the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry, the deputy minister congratulated Tolejan Barlybayev on the start of his third diplomatic term in Ukraine, this time as ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary, and wished him every success in his important mission for the benefit of the two countries and peoples.
Perebyinis thanked Kazakhstan for its support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity. Noting Astana’s commitment to the fundamental principles of international law and the Charter of the United Nations, he stressed the importance of establishing a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.
“The parties discussed ways to intensify bilateral political dialogue and deepen trade, economic, cultural, and humanitarian cooperation between the two countries,” the statement said.
On April 17, 2025, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev appointed Tolezhan Barlybayev as the new ambassador of the Republic to Ukraine.
He previously worked at the Kazakh embassies in Ukraine, Poland, and the Netherlands. He served as head of the Europe and America Department, headed the secretariat of the Kazakh Foreign Ministry, and worked at the Center for Foreign Policy in the Presidential Administration.
In addition, Barlybayev served as Kazakhstan’s ambassador to Slovakia, Croatia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Previously, Darkhan Kaletaev held the position of ambassador to Ukraine for more than five years.
Julia Davis has been appointed the new ambassador of the United States to Ukraine, US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce announced during a briefing on Thursday.
Davis is currently serving as the US ambassador to the Republic of Cyprus.
Prior to her appointment as ambassador to Cyprus, Julia Davis served as Special Envoy for Belarus in Vilnius, Lithuania.
In 2020, she was confirmed as the first US ambassador to the Republic of Belarus since 2008. Previously, Davis served as deputy assistant secretary of state for Western European and European Union affairs in the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, as well as deputy permanent representative of the US Mission to NATO.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed ambassadors to the Republic of Moldova and the Eastern Republic of Uruguay.
The relevant decrees No. 77/2025 and No. 78/2025 were published on the President’s website.
Thus, Paun Rogovei was appointed Ambassador of Ukraine to the Republic of Moldova.
At the same time, Ambassador of Ukraine to the Argentine Republic Yurii Klymenko was appointed ambassador to the Eastern Republic of Uruguay with concurrent appointment.
In addition, the President appointed Ambassador to Hungary Fedir Shandor as Ukraine’s representative to the Danube Commission on a part-time basis. By Decree No. 75/2025, the President dismissed Lyubov Nepop from this position.
The former head of the Patronage Service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Olga Nikitchenko, has been appointed Ambassador of Ukraine to Lithuania.
“To appoint Olha Nikitchenko as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to the Republic of Lithuania,” reads the text of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s Decree No. 875/2024 of December 21, published on the website of the Ukrainian President on Saturday.
Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine Iryna Borovets received copies of credentials from the newly appointed Ambassador of the United Mexican States to Ukraine, Audencio Contreras Gonzalez.
According to the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, the parties discussed issues of strengthening and intensifying bilateral relations, primarily in the political and economic spheres.
Borovets expressed gratitude for Mexico’s participation in the Global Peace Summit, which confirms the country’s commitment to the principles of the UN Charter. She emphasized the importance of joint efforts to establish a just and sustainable peace in Ukraine.
“The diplomats also exchanged views on Ukraine’s cooperation with Latin American and Caribbean countries and opportunities for further development of bilateral relations,” the statement said.
On May 20, 2024, the Embassy of the State of Israel in Ukraine held a diplomatic reception in Kyiv on the occasion of the 76th anniversary of the proclamation of the independence of the State of Israel.
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Israel to Ukraine Michael Brodsky welcomed distinguished guests to the event, including representatives of diplomatic missions of foreign states accredited in Ukraine, Ukrainian politicians and statesmen, representatives of law enforcement agencies, businessmen, representatives of the Israeli community, and cultural figures.
The event began with the performance of the National Anthem of Israel and Ukraine by the men’s quintet of the Verevka Choir.
Ambassador of the State of Israel to Ukraine Michael Brodsky delivered a speech in Ukrainian in which he emphasized that this year the Israeli people celebrate their main national holiday in times of war.
“It is difficult for us to rejoice this year. One and a half thousand Israelis were brutally murdered on October 7, and more than 130 of our fellow citizens are still in the hands of terrorists.
This year we are especially acutely aware of the high price we have to pay for our independence. We are paying for it with the blood of our children and our loved ones,” said the Ambassador.
In his speech, the Ambassador also emphasized that in difficult times of trial, both nations demonstrate understanding and amazing support for each other.
“There are few countries in the world that understand each other better than Israel and Ukraine. On February 24, 2022, from the first day of Russian aggression, the people of Israel supported Ukraine. On October 7, the people of Ukraine unequivocally supported Israel. We feel this support and highly appreciate it. I am confident that in spite of everything, we will cope with our problems. That despite wars and terror, our countries will remain free and independent,” – the Ambassador added.
On behalf of the Ukrainian government, Mykhailo Podolyak, Advisor to the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, expressed congratulations on the occasion.
During the reception, a photo exhibition “Design Duty” was held, featuring designers from Israel and around the world.
