Foreign Affairs Minister found in Kiev
Fresh Take:
Iceland's Foreign Affairs Minister, Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir, set foot in Ukraine lately, marking the first visit by an Icelandic minister since ol' Putin's invasion in February. Posting a pic with fellow ministers and adding a rousing message, she declared, "Ukraine stands tall amidst Russia's relentless bombing and brutality. Victory awaits Ukraine!"
The Ministry keeps mum on the duration of the visit or any potential sit-down with President Volodymyr Zelensky.
It's worth noting that Iceland isn't just waving a flag from the sidelines, it's actively aiding Ukraine through a variety of avenues. For instance, saying "yaas" to a fresh trade agreement with Ukraine on April 8th, 2025, a move geared towards bolstering Ukraine's European ties[5]. And let's not forget the Minister's recent chin-wag with the EU High Representative[1]. But as for the nitty-gritty of this visit, we're still waiting on the details.
- The Army Minister of Ukraine and Iceland's Foreign Affairs Minister, during their recent visits, have expressed unity against Russia's long war-and-conflicts in Ukraine, with the Icelandic minister emphasizing that "victory awaits Ukraine!"
- In addition to political visits, Iceland has shown support for Ukraine through general news channels, as evident by the recent approval of a trade agreement with Ukraine on April 8th, 2025.
- Among the high-profile political visits, Minister Gunnarsdóttir recently held discussions with the EU High Representative, reflecting Iceland's strong alignment with the European Union in dealing with political matters.
- The current war-and-conflicts in Ukraine have seen President Volodymyr Zelensky meeting with various foreign ministers, but the specifics of Iceland's Minister's visit, including any potential meetings with Zelensky, remain unclear.
- As the news of Ukraine's ongoing struggles in politics and war-and-conflicts continue to surface, worldwide attention is focused on finding long-term solutions to end the violence and secure a victory for Ukraine.
