Ireland–Ukraine relations

Ireland–Ukraine relations are foreign relations between the Republic of Ireland and Ukraine.

Ireland-Ukraine relations
Map indicating locations of Ireland and Ukraine

Ireland

Ukraine

Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe and of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe.

History

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Ireland recognized Ukraine on 31 December 1991.[1] Diplomatic relations were established shortly after on 1 April 1992.[2]

Ukraine opened its embassy in Ireland in August 2003.[3] Ireland has an embassy in Kiev since June 2021.[needs update]

Ambassadors

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As of 2024, the Ukrainian ambassador to Ireland was Gerasko Larysa,[4] having been appointed to the role in April 2021.[5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Oireachtas, Houses of the (1992-02-13). "Written Answers. - Independent States of Formal Soviet Union. – Dáil Éireann (26th Dáil) – Thursday, 13 Feb 1992 – Houses of the Oireachtas". www.oireachtas.ie. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  2. ^ Oireachtas, Houses of the (1992-04-08). "Written Answers. - Embassies in Eastern Europe. – Dáil Éireann (26th Dáil) – Wednesday, 8 Apr 1992 – Houses of the Oireachtas". www.oireachtas.ie. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  3. ^ Kitsoft. "Ірландія - Political issues of Ukraine and Ireland". ireland.mfa.gov.ua. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  4. ^ "Ukrainian ambassador says she fully understands Ireland is facing accommodation challenges". Irish Times. 14 March 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  5. ^ Президент України Володимир Зеленський. Офіційне інтернет-представництво. "УКАЗ ПРЕЗИДЕНТА УКРАЇНИ №178/2021. Про призначення Л.Герасько Надзвичайним і Повноважним Послом України в Ірландії". president.gov.ua (in Ukrainian).