Australia to Reopen Embassy in Kyiv Nearly Three Years After Closure

Foreign Minister Penny Wong announces the return of Australian diplomats to Ukraine, signaling renewed support in the ongoing conflict with Russia.

Australian Ambassador Paul Lehmann will relocate to Kyiv next month, with the embassy expected to resume full operations in the coming months.
The embassy was closed in February 2022 due to security concerns following Russia's invasion, with operations temporarily moved to Poland.
Foreign Minister Penny Wong made the announcement during her visit to Kyiv, the first by an Australian foreign minister since the war began.
Australia pledged an additional $76 million in aid to Ukraine, including funds for reconstruction, energy support, and humanitarian efforts.
Ukrainian officials welcomed the reopening as a gesture of solidarity and an opportunity to deepen bilateral relations between the two nations.