Foreign Affairs Minister is present in Kiev
In a recent development, Thorgerdur Katrín Gunnarsdóttir, Iceland's Minister for Foreign Affairs, made a working visit to Ukraine on January 7, 2025. During her visit, she met with Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal. However, no mention of a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky was made, according to available sources.
Meanwhile, Iceland's Prime Minister, Katrín Jakobsdóttir, has been vocal in her condemnation of Russia's invasion, but there is no recorded evidence of a specific trip or meeting with Zelensky in 2025. It is worth noting that Jakobsdóttir has been actively engaged in other roles, such as chairing the Pan-European Commission on Climate and Health in June 2025.
In a notable instance, Iceland's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Thordis Gylfadóttir, posted a picture of herself with other ministers on her social media, expressing optimism about Ukraine's outcome. The caption in her post referred to Russia's actions as "bomb rains" and "barbaric brutality," indicating her support for Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict. However, the exact outcome she is referring to remains unspecified.
The visit to Ukraine by the Icelandic Minister of Foreign Affairs is significant as it marks the first time an Icelandic Minister has visited Ukraine since the Russian invasion in February. The purpose of the visit is to observe the situation in Ukraine firsthand and to meet with Ukrainian officials. The duration of the visit has not been disclosed at this time.
As the situation in Ukraine continues to evolve, it remains to be seen if there will be further interactions between Icelandic officials and President Zelensky. For now, the focus remains on supporting Ukraine and finding a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
Politics surrounding the ongoing war-and-conflicts in Ukraine is a topic of general-news interest, with Iceland's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Thorgerdur Katrín Gunnarsdóttir, having recently visited Ukraine and met with Ukrainian officials. Meanwhile, Iceland's Prime Minister, Katrín Jakobsdóttir, has been vocal in her condemnation of Russia's actions in Ukraine, but there is no recorded evidence of a specific meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky in 2025.
