Embassy of France, Kyiv

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Embassy of France, Kyiv
Location Kyiv
Address39, Reitarska str 01901 Kyiv, Ukraine
Coordinates 50°27′14″N30°30′29″E / 50.45389°N 30.50806°E / 50.45389; 30.50806
Ambassador Etienne de Poncins

The Embassy of France in Kyiv is the diplomatic mission of France in Ukraine. [1]

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History

France recognised the independence of Ukraine on December 27, 1991. Diplomatic relations were established on January 24, 1992. During the 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine, the embassy was relocated to Lviv on 28 February 2022 and returned to Kyiv on 15 April 2022. [2] [3]

List of Ambassadors

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References

  1. "La France en Ukraine". ua.ambafrance.org. Retrieved Jul 21, 2022.
  2. "French embassy returns to Kyiv". 19 April 2022.
  3. "France to move its embassy in Ukraine to Lviv, says foreign minister". Reuters. 28 February 2022.