Ireland–Ukraine relations explained

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

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

History

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.

Ambassadors

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

See also

• Foreign relations of Ireland
• Foreign relations of Ukraine

Notes and References

1. Web site: 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. 2020-11-22. www.oireachtas.ie. en-ie.
2. Web site: 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. 2020-11-22. www.oireachtas.ie. en-ie.
3. Web site: Kitsoft. Ірландія - Political issues of Ukraine and Ireland. 2020-11-22. ireland.mfa.gov.ua. en.
4. Web site: Ukrainian ambassador says she fully understands Ireland is facing accommodation challenges . Irish Times . 14 March 2024 . 2 September 2024 .
5. Web site: 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 . uk.