Ukraine: UK government to re-open British embassy in Kyiv
皇冠体育app British embassy will re-open in Kyiv next week after its temporary closure.
UK Ambassador to Ukraine Melinda Simmons.
皇冠体育app UK government will shortly re-open the British embassy in Ukraine鈥檚 capital city, Kyiv.
皇冠体育app embassy was forced to temporarily close due to Russia鈥檚 full-scale and illegal invasion. A contingent of British staff remained in western Ukraine to provide humanitarian and other support.
皇冠体育app Prime Minister has today confirmed the embassy is set to re-open next week, dependent on the security situation.
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said:
皇冠体育app extraordinary fortitude and success of President Zelenskyy and the Ukrainian people in resisting Russian forces, means we will shortly be re-opening our British Embassy in Kyiv.
I want to pay tribute to the bravery and resilience of the embassy team and their work throughout this period.
皇冠体育app British embassy premises are currently being made secure before staff return, starting with the UK Ambassador Melinda Simmons.
皇冠体育app UK continues to advise against all travel to Ukraine.
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