Ukraine will soon open four new embassies in Latin America—in the Dominican Republic, Panama, Uruguay, and Ecuador, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga said following his participation in the High-Level Dialogue between the Council of Ministers of the Association of Caribbean States and ACS Observer States in New York. According to the Foreign Ministry’s press service, the minister spoke about Ukraine’s desire to expand cooperation in Latin America and the Caribbean, in particular to open new embassies in the Dominican Republic, Panama, Uruguay, and Ecuador. The foreign minister proposed holding the first Ukraine-Caribbean summit to develop cooperation. He also assured the Caribbean Community of Ukraine’s interest in participating in further activities of the Caribbean Community at all levels.
Sybiga also stated Ukraine’s readiness to share with the Caribbean countries its unique experience of resilience gained during the war, particularly in the defense and technology sectors. The minister emphasized that
Ukraine possesses unique unmanned technologies, including marine and underwater drones, which can be used for both defense and civilian purposes, particularly in agriculture, patrolling, and other areas.
The Foreign Minister announced Ukraine’s readiness to discuss the possibility of joint research with Caribbean countries in the fight against climate change. Ukraine shares the urgency of overcoming the climate crisis and has unique opportunities for Antarctic research. These include, in particular, the Akademik Vernadsky station and the Noosfera icebreaker.
The Embassy of the United Mexican States in Ukraine held a formal diplomatic reception in Kyiv to mark the 215th anniversary of Mexican Independence Day. The event took place at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.
In his speech, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mexico to Ukraine, Audensio Contreras Gonzalez, emphasized the significance of this holiday for the Mexican people and thanked the Ukrainian authorities and diplomatic corps for their assistance in developing bilateral relations.
“Mexico highly values its friendship and cooperation with Ukraine. Our foreign policy is based on respect for the right of peoples to self-determination, peaceful settlement of disputes, non-interference, and international cooperation,” the diplomat stressed.
He also noted that more than three years after the start of the war in Ukraine, Mexico hopes to intensify diplomatic efforts that will allow the conflict to be resolved through negotiations.
The ambassador stressed that bilateral relations between Mexico and Ukraine are developing in the areas of trade, investment, culture, and education, and that the countries are striving to further strengthen them. “May the friendship between Mexico and Ukraine continue to grow stronger, and may our partnership contribute to a future filled with mutual understanding, cooperation, and prosperity,” he said.
Mexico recognized Ukraine’s independence on December 24, 1991. Diplomatic relations between the countries were established on January 14, 1992.
The Embassy of Ukraine in Mexico opened in 1997, and the Embassy of Mexico in Ukraine opened in 2005.
The current Mexican ambassador to Ukraine, Audensio Contreras Gonzalez, presented his credentials to the President of Ukraine on August 16, 2024 (copies of the credentials were presented on June 18, 2024).
On July 23, 2024, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Ukraine, Mr. Barakat Elayti, held a diplomatic reception to celebrate the country’s main national holiday—the 73rd anniversary of the 1952 Egyptian Revolution, which overthrew the monarchy of King Farouk and established a republican system.
The July Revolution marked not only the beginning of Egypt’s liberation from colonial rule, but also sparked a wave of struggle for freedom and self-determination in the Arab world and on the African continent.
The ceremony was attended by guests of honor: heads of diplomatic missions of foreign states accredited in Ukraine, representatives of state authorities, including Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine for International Policy Ihor Zhovkva, Special Representative of Ukraine for the Middle East and Africa Maksym Subkh, Islamic religious leaders, and members of the Egyptian diaspora.
At the beginning of his speech, the Ambassador of Egypt to Ukraine congratulated all those present on this important date in the history of the Arab Republic of Egypt, noting that “this is not only a national holiday—it is a shared moment of remembrance, reflection, and reaffirmation of the values that continue to unite us: freedom, dignity, and sovereign independence.”
“July 23, 1952, is a date engraved not only in the collective memory of the Egyptian people, but also in the broader historical context of the entire Middle East,” he emphasized.
In his speech, the Head of the Diplomatic Mission emphasized the strong relations with Ukraine and expressed his conviction in the friendly nature and positive development of mutually beneficial and multifaceted Egyptian-Ukrainian cooperation.
According to him, relations between Egypt and Ukraine have a long and successful history, “as historical sources show, Ukrainian engineers worked in Egypt as early as the 19th century, participating in the large-scale modernization initiated by Muhammad Ali Pasha.”
Mr. Barakat El-Eity noted that after Ukraine gained independence and diplomatic relations were established between the two countries, the trend of healthy and sustainable development of Egyptian-Ukrainian relations has continued, and bilateral cooperation in all areas has been fruitful.
On July 2, 2025, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a telephone conversation with President of Egypt Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on opening a new era of strategic cooperation.
The ambassador stressed that “peace, justice, and respect for the sovereignty of states are not just ideals, but the foundation of Egypt’s foreign policy.”
“These principles shape our position in international affairs. They determine our firm response to aggression and injustice, whether it be the horrors in Gaza or the ongoing war in Ukraine,” he added.
The diplomat also noted that “Egypt, along with many like-minded countries, is ready to do everything necessary to support efforts to alleviate suffering, stop the horrors of war, and return to the path of dialogue instead of destruction, progress instead of pain, and unity instead of division.”
Greetings on the occasion of the holiday were expressed by the Ukrainian government: Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine for International Policy Ihor Zhovkva, who read greetings from President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and
Special Representative of Ukraine for the Middle East and Africa, Ukrainian diplomat and historian Maksym Subkh.
The Arab Republic of Egypt recognized Ukraine’s independence on January 3, 1992. On January 25, 1992, diplomatic relations were established between Ukraine and the Arab Republic of Egypt.
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On the first day of the annual meeting of heads of foreign diplomatic missions of Ukraine 2025 under the slogan “From the power of diplomacy to the diplomacy of strength”, Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga announced plans to open four more embassies by the end of this year.
According to the MFA website, these are embassies in the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Panama, and Uruguay. At the same time, the Minister informed about the reduction of Ukraine’s diplomatic presence in Cuba. According to him, the freed-up resources will be used to strengthen Ukraine’s presence in the region.
The Minister also announced plans to open more than 10 new consular offices by the end of this year. The new consulates will be opened in Romania, Iraq, Italy, Germany, Slovakia, and two in France and Poland. In addition, the status of Ukraine’s consulates in Antalya and Gdansk will be raised to the level of consulates general.
Sybiga emphasized that Ukraine’s diplomatic service is initiating new strategies and revising previous ones.
“We look to the future and already see the global role of Ukraine, including in the post-war period. This is a meeting about the future and our geopolitical role,” he said.
In this context, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the first time initiated and prepared the Strategy of Ukraine on the Arctic, Antarctic and Oceans.
“This will allow us to guarantee Ukraine’s voice in global processes in the future,” he emphasized.
According to information published in the Ukrainian media, former Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council (NSDC) of Ukraine Oleksandr Litvinenko may become the next Ukrainian ambassador to Serbia. This was reported by Verkhovna Rada deputy Oleksiy Goncharenko on his Telegram channel, citing sources in the presidential administration.
It is reported that Vladimir Zelensky will soon approve Litvinenko’s appointment to the diplomatic mission in Belgrade by decree.
There has been no official confirmation from the Office of the President or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine yet.
Oleksandr Valeriyovych Litvinenko, born on 27 April 1972 in Kyiv, is a Ukrainian statesman and public figure.
Education: graduated from the Institute of Cryptography, Communications and Informatics of the Russian FSB Academy (1994), received academic degrees in Kyiv and London.
He began his career in the Security Service of Ukraine (1994–1998), then held positions in the National Security and Defence Council, the Security Service and the National Institute for Strategic Studies.
In 2021–2024, he headed the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine.
On 26 March 2024, by presidential decree, he became Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council, holding this position until July 2025, after which he was dismissed.
Litvinenko is a Doctor of Political Science, professor, major general, and Honoured Worker of Science and Technology of Ukraine.
According to Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Litvinenko is ‘a professional with an excellent reputation,’ and he himself is a key figure in the formation of diplomatic strategies.
It is expected that after the decree is signed, the appointment will be sent to the Serbian Assembly for approval. If the candidacy is approved, Alexander Litvinenko will head the Ukrainian diplomatic mission in Belgrade.
The main task is to strengthen bilateral political and economic dialogue, strengthen Ukraine’s position in the Balkans and promote European integration.
The appointment of Oleksandr Litvinenko as Ukraine’s ambassador to Serbia reflects Kyiv’s desire to strengthen its diplomatic presence in the Balkans. His experience working in the National Security and Defence Council, the Foreign Intelligence Service, and strategic institutions makes him a strong candidate for strengthening Ukrainian-Serbian relations.
Celebrations were held in the capital of Ukraine on the occasion of the 77th anniversary of the declaration of independence of the State of Israel. The event brought together representatives of the diplomatic corps, Ukrainian authorities, the Jewish community, public organizations, artists and friends of Israel from different regions of Ukraine.
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Israel to Ukraine Michael Brodsky delivered a welcoming speech.
“Thank you for joining us today to celebrate the 77th anniversary of Israel’s independence,” the Ambassador addressed the guests.
He emphasized the deep historical and mental connection between the Ukrainian and Israeli peoples:
“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, when the horrific terrorist attack on Israel took place, the people of Ukraine unequivocally supported our country. We feel this support and highly appreciate it,” the diplomat emphasized.
The ambassador devoted a special place in his speech to the topic of freedom and the price paid by the peoples of both countries for their independence.
“Our peoples are acutely aware of the high price we have to pay for our independence. We pay for it with the blood of our children and our loved ones. Israelis and Ukrainians live in hope for a speedy end to the war and peaceful life,” Brodsky said.
The ambassador expressed confidence in a common future:
“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,” he said.
The diplomat also mentioned the historical figure of Golda Meir, the fourth Prime Minister of Israel, who was born in Kyiv:
“Recently, we have often recalled Golda Meir. Many of her quotes sound very modern today. I would like to remind you of one of her statements: “Pessimism is a luxury that Jews can never afford.” This fully applies to Ukrainians as well,” Michael Brodsky emphasized.
Israel’s Independence Day (Yom HaAtzmaut) is celebrated according to the Jewish calendar on the 5th of Iyar (May 13, 2025). It was on this day in 1948 that David Ben-Gurion proclaimed the establishment of the independent State of Israel in Tel Aviv after the end of the British Mandate in Palestine. The very next day, the newly created state was attacked by neighboring Arab countries, which marked the beginning of the War of Independence. Since then, Israel has annually celebrated this date as a symbol of victory, survival, and national revival of the Jewish people.
