EU says resuming diplomatic presence in Kyiv
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union will resume its diplomatic presence in Ukrainian capital Kyiv, after briefly shifting it to Poland after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the bloc stated on Friday.
Matti Maasikas, head of the EU delegation in Ukraine, joined high EU officers visiting the nation on Friday and can stay in Kyiv to reopen the delegation and assess situations for workers to return, the bloc’s diplomatic service stated.
High EU diplomat Josep Borrell stated the transfer would improve the bloc’s interactions with the Ukrainian authorities and assist assist Ukrainian residents.
The EU’s delegation was evacuated from Kyiv to the Polish metropolis Rzeszow shortly after Russia’s invasion.
(Reporting by Kate Abnett; Modifying by Sandra Maler)
