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Countries with which Ukraine (marked with red) has diplomatic relations.

Ukraine has formal relations with many nations and in recent decades has been establishing diplomatic relations with an expanding circle of nations. The foreign relations of Ukraine are guided by a number of key priorities outlined in the foreign policy of Ukraine.

Western relations

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Ukraine considers Euro-Atlantic integration its primary foreign policy objective, but in practice balances its relationship with Europe and the United States while attempting to sever its considerable ties to Russia. The European Union's Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) with Ukraine went into force on March 1, 1998. The European Union (EU) has encouraged Ukraine to implement the PCA fully before discussions begin on an association agreement. The EU Common Strategy toward Ukraine, issued at the EU Summit in December 1999 in Helsinki, recognizes Ukraine's long-term aspirations but does not discuss association.<ref name=":3">Ukraine makes it official: Nation will abandon plans to join NATO, Kyiv Post (May 28, 2010)</ref>

On January 31, 1992, Ukraine joined the then-Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (now the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe—OSCE), and on March 10, 1992, it became a member of the North Atlantic Cooperation Council. Ukraine also has a close relationship with NATO and has declared interest in eventual membership. It is the most active member of the Partnership for Peace (PfP). Former President Viktor Yushchenko indicated that he supports Ukraine joining the EU in the future. Plans for Ukrainian membership to NATO were shelved by Ukraine following the 2010 Ukrainian presidential election in which Viktor Yanukovych was elected President.<ref name=":3" />

Yanukovych opted to keep Ukraine a non-aligned state.<ref name="glo">Yanukovych opens door to Russian navy keeping base in Ukraine GlobalSecurity.org Retrieved on March 9, 2010</ref> This materialized on June 3, 2010 when the Ukrainian parliament (Verkhovna Rada) excluded, with 226 votes, the goal of "integration into Euro-Atlantic security and NATO membership" from the country's national security strategy giving the country a non-aligned status.<ref name="result of Russia">Ukraine has no alternative to Euro-Atlantic integration – Ukraine has no alternative to Euro-Atlantic integration – Poroshenko, Interfax-Ukraine (23 December 2014)
Ukraine abolishes its non-aligned status – law, Interfax-Ukraine (23 December 2014)
Ukraine's complicated path to NATO membership, Euronews (23 December 2014)
Ukraine Takes Step Toward Joining NATO, The New York Times (23 December 2014)
Ukraine Ends ‘Nonaligned’ Status, Earning Quick Rebuke From Russia, The Wall Street journal (23 December 2014)</ref><ref name=radanonato>Ukraine drops NATO membership bid, EUobserver (June 6, 2010)</ref> "European integration" has remained part of Ukraine's national security strategy and co-operation with NATO was not excluded.<ref name=radanonato/>

Ukraine then considered relations with NATO as a partnership.<ref name=NATOlove>Yanukovych: Ukraine currently not ready to join NATO, Kyiv Post (May 27, 2010)</ref><ref>Yanukovych: Ukraine positively evaluates level of relations with NATO, Kyiv Post (September 21, 2011)</ref> Ukraine and NATO continued to hold joint seminars and joint tactical and strategical exercises.<ref name=securityexer>Ukraine, NATO to hold security exercises during Euro 2012, Kyiv Post (26 March 2012)</ref><ref>Yanukovych approves program of Ukraine–NATO cooperation for 2012, Kyiv Post (20 April 2012)</ref> After February 2014's Yanukovych ouster and the Russian annexation of Crimea, the nation has renewed its drive for NATO membership.<ref name="result of Russia"/> On 23 December 2014 the Verkhovna Rada abolished, with 303 votes, Ukraine's non-aligned status.<ref name="result of Russia"/>

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Diplomatic missions of Ukraine

Bilateral security agreements

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Long-term bilateral security agreements of Ukraine since 2024. Template:Legend Template:Legend Template:Legend Template:Legend

In early 2024, following the 24 February 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, a number of allies of Ukraine signed long-term bilateral security treaties with Ukraine for many years to come (often a period of 10 years).<ref name="Lorenz">Template:Cite web</ref> They resulted from a declaration by the G7 countries at a NATO Summit in Washington on 12 July 2023, concluding the establishment of a framework of bilateral security agreements of long-term military, materiel and economic support for Ukraine's defence. <ref name="Lorenz"/> The bilateral agreements prioritised strengthening Ukrainian air defence systems, artillery, long-range strike capabilities, armour, and combat aviation to fend off Russian military aggression.<ref name="Lorenz"/>

Since then, another 30 countries have announced that they were ready to sign such long-term bilateral security agreements with Ukraine as well and are currently negotiating to do so.<ref name="Lorenz"/> As of October 2024, parties negotiating long-term bilateral security agreements with Ukraine included Montenegro<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> and South Korea.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> 28 countries as well as the European Union had already concluded bilateral security treaties with Ukraine.<ref name="Dutch Defence"/>

Relations with CIS states

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Ukraine's relations with Russia had been complicated by energy dependence and by payment arrears. However, relations improved with the 1998 ratification of the bilateral Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation. The two sides have signed a series of agreements on the final division and disposition of the former Soviet Black Sea Fleet that helped to reduce tensions. However, Ukraine cut diplomatic relations with Russia as a response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.<ref name=":1">Template:Cite news</ref>

Ukraine became a (non-official) member of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) on December 8, 1991. In January 1993 it refused to endorse a draft charter strengthening political, economic, and defense ties among CIS members, and completely ceased to participate as a member in March 2014. Ukraine was a founding member of GUAM (Georgia-Ukraine-Azerbaijan-Moldova).

In 1999–2001, Ukraine served as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council. Soviet Ukraine joined the United Nations in 1945 as one of the original members following a Western compromise with the Soviet Union, which had asked for seats for all 15 of its union republics. Ukraine has consistently supported peaceful, negotiated settlements to disputes. It has participated in the quadripartite talks on the conflict in Moldova and promoted a peaceful resolution to conflict in the post-Soviet state of Georgia.

Leonid Derkach (chairman of the SBU, which is Ukraine's security service, successor to the KGB) was fired due to Western pressure after he organized the sale of radar systems to Iraq while such sales were embargoed.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

International disputes

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Belarus

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The 1997 boundary treaty with Belarus remains un-ratified due to unresolved financial claims, stalling demarcation and reducing border security.

Russia

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Delimitation of the land boundary with Russia is incomplete, but the parties have agreed to defer demarcation. The maritime boundary through the Sea of Azov and the Kerch Strait remains unresolved despite a December 2003 framework agreement and ongoing expert-level discussions. Prime Minister Vladimir Putin allegedly declared at a NATO-Russia summit in 2008 that if Ukraine would join NATO his country can contend to annex the Ukrainian East and Crimea. As of April 2024, Russia has annexed the Crimean peninsula and partly four other regions of Ukraine: Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia.<ref name="The Empirical complex of Russians">Template:In lang The Imperial complex of Russians Template:Webarchive, Ukrainska Pravda (July 3, 2008)</ref>

Starting in November 2013, the decision by Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych to back out of signing an integration agreement with the European Union started a period of civil unrest between Ukrainians who favored integration with the European Union and those who wanted closer ties with Russia. This culminated in the Revolution of Dignity. Russia took advantage of this political instability to annex Crimea in March 2014, though Ukraine still claims sovereignty over the territory by any kind of international law. Russia has also allegedly supported quasi-separatist forces in the war in Donbas. In December 2015 Russian hackers reportedly hacked Ukraine's power grids leading to a blackout and widespread terror.

On 24 February 2022, diplomatic relations were cut with Russia as a response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.<ref name=":1"/>

Moldova

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Moldova and Ukraine have established joint customs posts to monitor transit through Moldova's break-away Transnistria Region which remains under OSCE supervision.

Romania

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Ukraine and Romania have settled their dispute over the Ukrainian-administered Zmiyinyy (Snake) Island and the Black Sea maritime boundary at the International Court of Justice. The 2010 CIA World Factbook states that "Romania opposes Ukraine's reopening of a navigation canal from the Danube border through Ukraine to the Black Sea".<ref>2010 CIA World Factbook</ref>

Investment promotion

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State enterprise InvestUkraine was created<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> under the State Agency for Investment and National Projects (National Projects)<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> to serve as a One Stop Shop for investors and to deliver investment consulting services.

Relations by country

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Multilateral

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Organization Formal relations began Notes
Template:Flag December 1991<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> See Ukraine–European Union relations, Accession of Ukraine to the European Union

The Eastern Partnership is meant to complement the Northern Dimension by providing an institutionalized forum for discussing visa agreements, free trade deals and strategic partnership agreements with the EU's eastern neighbours.

Template:Flag 1945<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> See Economic Commission of Europe, Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Template:Flag 1991<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> See Ukraine–NATO relations, Partnership for Peace program, Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council
Template:Flag 21 December 1991<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> See Ukraine–Commonwealth of Independent States relations

Ukraine is a signatory of both the Belovezh Accords and Alma-Ata Protocol; however, it has never ratified either agreement and has never been a member of the CIS.Template:Citation needed Largely ceased to participate in the CIS from 2014, and withdrew representatives from all CIS statutory bodies in 2018 as a result of the Russo-Ukrainian War.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Africa

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Country Formal relations began Notes
Template:Flag 20 August 1992<ref name=":10">Template:Cite web</ref> See Algeria–Ukraine relations
Template:Flag 3 March 2004<ref name=":10"/>
  • Botswana recognized Ukraine's independence on February 11, 1992.<ref name=":10"/>
Template:Flag 25 March 1992<ref name=":10"/>
Template:Flag 14 September 1995<ref name=":10"/> See Central African Republic–Ukraine relations
Template:Flag 23 July 1993<ref name=":10"/>
Template:Flag 25 January 1992<ref name=":10"/> See Egypt–Ukraine relations
  • Since 1993, Egypt has an embassy in Kyiv.
  • Since 1993, Ukraine has an embassy in Cairo and an honorary consulate in Alexandria.
Template:Flag 4 April 1992<ref name=":10"/>
Template:Flag 12 February 2009<ref name=":10"/>
  • Ukraine is represented in Guinea-Bissau by its embassy in Dakar, Senegal.<ref name="mfa.gov.ua" />
Template:Flag 5 May 1993<ref name=":10"/> See Kenya–Ukraine relations
  • Kenya is accredited to Ukraine from its embassy in Moscow, Russia.
  • Ukraine has an embassy in Nairobi.
Template:Flag December 22, 1998<ref name=":10"/> Template:Anchor
Template:Flag 30 September 1992<ref name=":10"/>
Template:Flag 16 March 1992<ref name=":10"/> See South Africa–Ukraine relations
Template:Flag 4 June 1992<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> See Sudan-Ukraine relations
  • Sudan has an embassy in Kyiv.
Template:Flag 24 June 1992<ref name=":10"/>
  • Tunisia recognized Ukraine's independence on December 25, 1991.<ref name=":10" />
Template:Flag 7 September 1994<ref name=":10"/>
Template:Flag 22 April 1993<ref name=":10"/> See Ukraine–Zambia relations
  • Zambia recognized Ukraine's independence on December 30, 1991.<ref name=":10" />

Americas

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Country Formal relations began Notes
Template:Flag 6 January 1992<ref name=":8">Template:Cite web</ref> See Argentina–Ukraine relations
Template:Flag 1 October 1999<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Template:Flag 8 February 1992<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Template:Flag 11 February 1992<ref name=":09">Template:Cite web</ref> See Brazil–Ukraine relations
Template:Flag 27 January 1992<ref name="Americas4">Template:Cite web</ref> See Canada–Ukraine relations
Template:Flag 12 March 1992<ref name="Americas4"/>
  • Cuba has an embassy in Kyiv.
  • Ukraine has an embassy in Havana.
Template:Flag 25 April 2019<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Template:Flag 14 April 1999<ref name=":09"/> See El Salvador–Ukraine relations
Template:Flag 15 November 2001<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Template:Flag 17 September 2002<ref name=":8" />
Template:Flag 14 January 1992<ref name="Americas4"/> See Mexico–Ukraine relations
Template:Flag 21 May 1993<ref name=":09"/>
Template:Flag 26 February 1993<ref name=":8" />
Template:Flag 7 May 1992<ref name=":8" /> Template:Main
  • Peru is accredited to Ukraine from its embassy in Moscow, Russia.
  • Ukraine has an embassy in Lima.
Template:Flag 3 January 1992<ref name="Americas4"/> See Ukraine–United States relations
Template:Flag 18 May 1992<ref name=":8" /> See Ukraine–Uruguay relations
Template:Flag 29 September 1993<ref name=":09"/> See Ukraine–Venezuela relations

Asia

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Country Formal relations began Notes
Template:Flag 25 December 1991<ref name="Europe32">Template:Cite web</ref> See Armenia–Ukraine relations
Template:Flag 6 February 1992<ref name="Europe32"/> See Azerbaijan–Ukraine relations
  • Azerbaijan plays an important role in the foreign policy of Ukraine due to its strategic role. Both countries are among the founding members of GUAM and after their independence from the Soviet Union, they have remained close. The relations of strategic cooperation, political, economical, and cultural relations between two countries are at a high level.
  • Azerbaijan has an embassy in Kyiv.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
  • Ukraine has an embassy in Baku.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
  • There are about 32,000 Ukrainians who live in Azerbaijan, and there are over 45,000 Azerbaijanis in Ukraine.
  • The two countries support each other in entering international organizations.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
  • Ukraine supports the peaceful resolution of the conflict of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict within the framework of Azerbaijan's territorial integrity and is ready to take part in possible peacekeeping operation under the mandate of the United Nations.
Template:Flag 20 July 1992<ref name=":10"/> See Bahrain–Ukraine relations
Template:Flag 24 February 1992<ref name=":9">Template:Cite web</ref> See Bangladesh–Ukraine relations
Template:Flag 3 October 1997<ref name=":9" /> See Brunei–Ukraine relations
Template:Flag 23 April 1992 See Cambodia–Ukraine relations
Template:Flag 4 January 1992<ref name=":9" /> See China–Ukraine relations
Template:Flag 22 July 1992<ref name="Europe32"/> See Georgia–Ukraine relations

Since their independence from the Soviet Union, both countries consider each other as strategic partners and have forged close political and cultural relations. During the Shevardnadze era, the Georgian government maintained its close relations with Ukraine. In April 1993, Georgia and Ukraine signed 20 documents, including a treaty on friendship and cooperation.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> However, the relationship has further enhanced after Rose Revolution in Georgia and Orange Revolution in Ukraine. During the Orange Revolutions, many Georgians rallied in Kyiv in support of Viktor Yushchenko. Both countries maintain pro-western political orientation and aspire to join NATO and the European Union.

The close friendship between Presidents Mikheil Saakashvili and Viktor Yushchenko has also played an important role in recent political and cultural unity of the two countries. However, the cultural and political unity between two nations existed long ago. There are many cultural events in both courtiers, celebrating close relations between Georgian and Ukrainian people. In 2007, Georgians unveiled a statue to Taras Shevchenko in Tbilisi while Ukrainians erected the statue of Georgia's epic poet Shota Rustaveli in Kyiv.

Template:Flag 17 January 1992<ref name=":9" /> See India–Ukraine relations
  • The Indian Embassy in Kyiv was opened in May 1992 and Ukraine opened its Mission in New Delhi in February 1993. The Consulate General of India in Odesa functioned from 1962 till its closure in March 1999.
Template:Flag 11 June 1992<ref name=":9" /> See Indonesia–Ukraine relations
  • Indonesia has an embassy in Kyiv.
  • Ukraine has an embassy in Jakarta.
Template:Flag 22 January 1992<ref name="Asiapacific">Template:Cite web</ref> See Iran–Ukraine relations
Template:Flag 16 December 1992<ref name=":10"/> See Iraq–Ukraine relations
  • Ukraine has an embassy in Baghdad and Iraq has an embassy in Kyiv.
  • A small contingent of Ukrainians operated in Iraq in the wake of the invasion of Iraq mainly concerning police work and reconstruction.
Template:Flag 26 December 1991<ref name=":10"/> See Israel–Ukraine relations
Template:Flag 26 January 1992<ref name=":9" /> See Japan–Ukraine relations
Template:Flag 23 July 1992<ref name=":9" /> See Kazakhstan–Ukraine relations
Template:Flag 14 December 1992<ref name=":10"/> See Lebanon–Ukraine relations
  • Lebanon has an embassy in Kyiv.
  • Ukraine has an embassy in Beirut.
Template:Flag 3 March 1992<ref name=":9" /> See Malaysia–Ukraine relations
Template:Flag 19 January 1999<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> See Myanmar–Ukraine relations
Template:Flag Diplomatic relations severed 13 July 2022<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref> Template:Main
  • North Korea recognised independent Ukraine on 9 January 1992.
  • Ukraine has been shown to have sold rocket engines used for missiles to North Korea.<ref name=":0" /><ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
  • Ukraine cut diplomatic ties with North Korea on 13 July 2022 after North Korea recognized the independence of the eastern regions of Luhansk and Donetsk, and has since withdrew the recognition of North Korea as they referred "Korea" as the Republic of Korea on the list of foreign diplomatic missions listed on Ukrainian MFA website.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Template:Flag 16 March 1992<ref name=":9" /> See Pakistan–Ukraine relations
  • Pakistan recognized Ukraine's independence in 1991.
  • Pakistan has an embassy in Kyiv.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
  • Ukraine has an embassy in Islamabad.<ref>Ukrainian embassy in Islamabad Template:Webarchive</ref>
  • Ukraine and Pakistan have been cooperating with each other in educational sector as well as cultural exchanges. Pakistan and Ukraine are also heavily cooperating with each other in aerospace engineering, aerospace technologies, bio-medical sciences and science and technology.
Template:Flag 2 November 2001<ref name=":10"/> See Palestine–Ukraine relations
Template:Flag 7 April 1992<ref name=":9" /> See Philippines–Ukraine relations
  • The Philippines recognized Ukraine's independence on 22 January 1992.
  • The Philippines is represented in Ukraine through its embassy in Moscow (Russia).
  • Ukraine is represented in the Philippines through its embassy in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia).
  • Ukraine will open an embassy in Manila in 2024.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
Template:Flag 14 April 1993<ref name=":10"/> See Saudi Arabia–Ukraine relations
Template:Flag 31 March 1992<ref name=":9" /> See Singapore–Ukraine relations
  • Singapore recognized Ukraine's independence on January 2, 1992.
  • Singapore is represented in Ukraine through its embassy in Moscow (Russia).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
  • Since December 2002, Ukraine has an embassy and an honorary consulate in Singapore.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
  • In 2007, the two countries commenced negotiations for a free trade agreement.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> In 2006, Ukraine was Singapore's 55th largest trading partner last year, with total trade amounting to S$774 million<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
  • In 2007, the two countries signed a double taxation agreement.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Template:Flag 10 February 1992<ref name="mofa.go.kr">Template:Cite web</ref> See South Korea–Ukraine relations
  • Ukraine has an embassy in Seoul.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
  • South Korea has an embassy in Kyiv.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
  • Since 13 July 2022, Ukraine has recognized the Republic of Korea as the sole legitimate government in the Korean Peninsula.
Template:Flag Diplomatic relations severed 30 June 2022<ref name=":10"/><ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
  • Syria recognised independent Ukraine on 28 December 1991 and established relations since March 31, 1992.
  • Relations were positive until 2011, but have been on pause since then.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
  • Ukraine had an embassy in Damascus before it was closed in 2016.
  • Ukraine cut diplomatic ties with Syria on 29 June 2022 after Syria recognized the independence of the eastern regions of Luhansk and Donetsk.
  • After the fall of the Assad regime, on 30 December 2024, Ukraine and Syria moved to reestablish the partnership and diplomatic relations between countries.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
Template:Flag No official relations De facto relations<ref>Template:Cite webTemplate:Dead link</ref> See Taiwan–Ukraine relations
  • After the fall of the Soviet Union, Taiwan tried to establish diplomatic relationships with Ukraine before China but ultimately failed after two diplomatic visits by Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Chiang Hsiao-yen.
  • During the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, Taiwan sent 27 tons of humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
Template:Flag 6 May 1992<ref name=":9" /> See Thailand–Ukraine relations
  • Thailand is represented in Ukraine through its consulate in Kyiv.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
  • Ukraine has an embassy and an honorary consulate in Bangkok.
Template:Flag 3 February 1992<ref name="Europe32"/> See Turkey–Ukraine relations

Turkey and Ukraine have a long chronology of historical, geographic, and cultural contact. Diplomatic relations between both countries were established in the early 1990s when Turkey became one of the first states in the world to announce officially their recognition of sovereign Ukraine.

Template:Flag 15 October 1992
  • Ukraine has an embassy in Abu Dhabi and a consulate in Dubai.
  • United Arab Emirates has an embassy in Kyiv.
Template:Flag 25 August 1992<ref name=":9" /> See Ukraine–Uzbekistan relations
Template:Flag 23 January 1992<ref name=":9" /> See Ukraine–Vietnam relations

Europe

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Template:Further Ukraine and all UN member states in Europe, except Belarus and Kazakhstan, are members of the Council of Europe.<ref name=":42">Template:Cite web</ref>

Country Formal relations began Notes
Template:Flag 13 January 1993<ref name=":09"/> See Albania–Ukraine relations
Template:Flag 19 April 1996<ref name="Europe32"/> See Andorra–Ukraine relations
Template:Flag 24 January 1992<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> See Austria–Ukraine relations
Template:Flag 27 December 1991<ref name="Europe32"/> See Belarus–Ukraine relations
Template:Flag 10 March 1992<ref name="Europe32"/> See Belgium–Ukraine relations
  • Belgium has an embassy in Kyiv; Ukraine has an embassy in Brussels and two honorary consulates (in Antwerp and Mons).
  • Although politically the two nations are not closely connected, they have a long history of economic integration and trade, with Belgian investment playing a role in the contemporary Ukrainian economy. As of 2008, trade revenue generated between the two nations accounted for approximately USD1 billion.
Template:Flag 30 January 1993<ref name="Europe32"/>
Template:Flag 13 December 1991<ref name="Europe32"/> See Bulgaria–Ukraine relations
Template:Flag 18 February 1992<ref name="Europe32"/> See Croatia–Ukraine relations
  • Croatia has an embassy in Kyiv.
  • Ukraine has an embassy in Zagreb.
Template:Flag 19 February 1992<ref name=":09"/>
Template:Flag 18 February 1992<ref name="Europe32"/> See Czech Republic–Ukraine relations
  • The Czech Republic has an embassy in Kyiv.
  • Ukraine has an embassy in Prague.
Template:Flag 12 February 1992<ref name="Europe32"/> See Denmark–Ukraine relations
  • Denmark has an embassy in Kyiv.
  • Ukraine has an embassy in Copenhagen.
Template:Flag 4 January 1992<ref name="Europe32"/> See Estonia–Ukraine relations
Template:Flag 26 February 1992<ref name="Europe32"/> See Finland–Ukraine relations
  • Finland has an embassy in Kyiv.
  • Ukraine has an embassy in Helsinki.
Template:Flag 24 January 1992<ref name="Europe32"/> See France–Ukraine relations
Template:Flag 17 January 1992<ref name="Europe32"/> See Germany–Ukraine relations
Template:Flag 15 January 1992<ref name="Europe32"/> See Greece–Ukraine relations
Template:Flag 8 February 1992<ref name="Europe32"/> See Holy See–Ukraine relations
Template:Flag 3 December 1991<ref name="Europe32"/> See Hungary–Ukraine relations
Template:Flag 30 March 1992<ref name="Europe32"/>
  • Iceland is represented in Ukraine through its embassy in Warsaw (Poland).<ref name="iceland.org">Template:Cite web</ref>
  • Ukraine is represented in Iceland through its embassy in Helsinki (Finland) and through an honorary consulate in Reykjavík.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Template:Flag 18 October 2022<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Template:Flag 1 April 1992<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Template:Flag 29 January 1992<ref name="Europe32"/> See Italy–Ukraine relations
Template:Flag 12 February 1992<ref name="Europe32"/> See Latvia–Ukraine relations
Template:Flag 6 February 1992<ref name="Europe32"/> See Liechtenstein-Ukraine relations
  • Liechtenstein is represented through Switzerland in its embassy in Kyiv.
  • Ukraine is represented through Switzerland in the Embassy of Ukraine, Bern.
Template:Flag 12 December 1991<ref name="Europe32"/> See Lithuania–Ukraine relations
Template:Flag 1 July 1992<ref name="Europe32"/> See Luxembourg–Ukraine relations
Template:Flag 5 March 1992<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> See Malta–Ukraine relations
  • The Maltese embassy in Moscow (Russia) is also accredited as a non-resident embassy to Ukraine.
  • Ukraine is represented in Malta through its embassy in Rome (Italy).
Template:Flag 27 December 1991<ref name="Europe32"/> See Moldova–Ukraine relations
Template:Flag 26 July 2007<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Template:Flag 22 August 2006<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> See Montenegro–Ukraine relations
Template:Flag 1 April 1992<ref name="Europe32"/> See Netherlands–Ukraine relations
Template:Flag 20 April 1995<ref name="Europe32"/> See North Macedonia–Ukraine relations
  • North Macedonia has an embassy in Kyiv.
  • Ukraine has an embassy in Skopje.
Template:Flag 5 February 1992<ref name="Europe32"/> See Norway–Ukraine relations
Template:Flag 4 January 1992<ref name="Europe32"/> See Poland–Ukraine relations
  • Poland was the first country in the world to recognize Ukrainian independence. The relations have been improving since, with Poland and Ukraine forming a strong strategic partnership.<ref name="Zaj">Zajączkowski, 2005.</ref> Various controversies from their shared history occasionally resurface in Polish–Ukrainian relations, but they do not have a major influence on the bilateral relations of Poland and Ukraine.<ref>Copsey, 2006.</ref>

Both countries share a border of about 529 km.<ref name="Prez">Template:In lang Informacje o Polsce – informacje ogólne Template:Webarchive. Page gives Polish PWN Encyklopedia as a reference.</ref> Poland's acceptance of the Schengen Agreement created problems with the Ukrainian border traffic. On July 1, 2009, an agreement on local border traffic between the two country's came into effect. This agreement enables Ukrainian citizens living in border regions to cross the Polish frontier according to a liberalized procedure.<ref>Local Border Traffic Agreement With Poland Takes Effect Template:Webarchive, Ukrainian News Agency (July 1, 2009)</ref>

Template:Flag 27 January 1992<ref name="Europe32"/> See Portugal–Ukraine relations
Template:Flag 1 February 1992<ref name="Europe32"/> See Romania–Ukraine relations
Template:Flag Diplomatic relations severed 24 February 2022<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> See Russia–Ukraine relations

Established relations in February 14, 1992 Russia formerly had an embassy in Kyiv and consulates in Kharkiv, Lviv, Odesa and Simferopol. Ukraine had an embassy in Moscow and consulates in Rostov-on-Don, Saint Petersburg, Tyumen and Vladivostok. Relations between the two country's governments have been unfriendly since the presidency of Leonid Kuchma expired. Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin allegedly declared at a NATO–Russia summit in 2008 that if Ukraine would join NATO his country could contend to annex the Ukrainian East and Crimea.<ref name="The Empirical complex of Russians" /> Some analysts believe that the current Russian leadership is determined to prevent a Russian equivalent of the Ukrainian Orange Revolution in Russia. This mindset is supposed to explain not only Russian domestic policy but its sensitivity over events abroad as well.<ref>"Russia: World watching for any change", BBC News (March 3, 2008)</ref>

Many in Ukraine and beyond believe that Russia has periodically used its vast energy resources to bully its smaller, dependent neighbour, but the Russian Government argues instead that it is internal squabbling amongst Ukraine's political elite that is to blame for the deadlock.<ref>"The rifts behind Europe's gas row", BBC News (January 8, 2009)</ref> Later, Putin stated that the government of the Russian Federation respects the sovereignty of Ukraine, while several Russian parliamentarians as well some governors were urging the liquidation of Ukraine.

Starting in November 2013, the decision by Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych to back out of signing an integration agreement with the European Union started a period of civil unrest between Ukrainians who favored integration with the European Union and those who wanted closer ties with Russia, culminating in the Revolution of Dignity. Russia took advantage of this political instability to annex Crimea in March 2014, though Ukraine still claims sovereignty over the territory. Russia has also allegedly supported separatist forces in the war in Donbas. In December 2015, Russian hackers reportedly hacked Ukraine's power grids leading to a blackout and widespread terror. On 24 February 2022, Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine, which prompted Ukraine to break diplomatic ties with the country.<ref name=":2">Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Template:Flag 24 March 1995<ref name=":54">Template:Cite web</ref> See San Marino–Ukraine relations
Template:Flag 15 April 1994<ref name="Europe32"/> See Serbia–Ukraine relations
  • Serbia recognized Ukraine in December 1991 by the decision on the recognition of the former republics of the Soviet Union.
  • Ukraine has an embassy in Belgrade.
  • Serbia has an embassy in Kyiv.
Template:Flag 30 January 1993<ref name="Europe32"/> See Slovakia–Ukraine relations
Template:Flag 10 March 1992<ref name="Europe32"/> See Slovenia–Ukraine relations
Template:Flag 30 January 1992<ref name="Europe32"/> See Spain–Ukraine relations
Template:Flag 13 January 1992<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> See Sweden–Ukraine relations
  • Sweden has an embassy in Kyiv and an honorary consulate in Kakhovka.
  • Ukraine has an embassy in Stockholm.
Template:Flag 6 February 1992<ref name="Europe32"/> See Switzerland–Ukraine relations
Template:Flag 10 January 1992<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> See Ukraine–United Kingdom relations

Both countries share common membership of the Council of Europe, International Criminal Court, OSCE, Trilateral Security Pact, and the World Trade Organization. Bilaterally the two countries have a free trade agreement, a security agreement,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> and a strategic partnership agreement.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Oceania

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Country Formal relations began Notes
Template:Flag 10 January 1992<ref name=":9" /> See Australia–Ukraine relations
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  • Relations only grew stronger following the Russian Invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The Federated States of Micronesia severed diplomatic relations with Russia on 25 February 2022. "The FSM affirms its stalwart support of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the United Nations, who correctly condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The FSM supports the removal of the Russian Federation in its capacity as president of the United Nations Security Council; Russia remaining there is a façade, as they need to be upholding the international rules-based order instead of undermining it."<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
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See New Zealand–Ukraine relations

  • New Zealand recognized Ukraine as an independent state on 27 February 1992.
  • Since 2015, the New Zealand Embassy in Warsaw (Poland) has been accredited to act as New Zealand's embassy to Ukraine. Since October 2008, the honorary consulate of New Zealand operates in Kyiv. In December 2007, the Embassy of Ukraine in Australia was accredited to act as Ukraine's embassy for New Zealand.
  • In April 2006, New Zealand's Minister for Foreign Affairs paid an official visit to Ukraine.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
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Ukraine is represented in the Solomon Islands by its embassy in Canberra, Australia.<ref name=":6">Template:Cite web</ref>

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Ukraine is represented in Vanuatu by its embassy in Canberra, Australia.<ref name=":6" />

Regional blocs

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See also

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References

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