Foreign Affairs Minister Present in Kiev
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Thórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörd Gylfadóttir, Iceland's Minister, is embarking on a visit to Ukraine. The purpose of this trip, as announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is to gain a firsthand understanding of the current situation in Ukraine and engage with Ukrainian officials. Interestingly, this marks the first visit by an Icelandic Minister to Ukraine since the Russian invasion in February.
Gylfadóttir shares a photo with fellow ministers on social media, accompanied by a statement that reads, "Despite Russia's relentless bombings and inhumane atrocities, Ukraine will prevail!"
Details concerning the duration of her stay in Ukraine and any potential meetings with President Volodymyr Zelensky have yet to be disclosed by the Ministry.
Aside from her role as a diplomat, Thórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörd Gylfadóttir was appointed in April 2025 as the Council of Europe Secretary General’s Special Envoy on the situation of children of Ukraine. Her mandate revolves around coordinating Council efforts to mitigate the humanitarian impact of the war on Ukrainian children.
Although more specifics on her visit may require further investigation, Luxembourg’s Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel has referenced her appointment in a Council of Europe communication, showcasing support for Ukraine and the establishment of a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine. However, no search results indicate meetings with President Zelensky or elaboration on her travel itinerary at this time.
- Thórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörd Gylfadóttir, the Icelandic Minister, is visiting Ukraine to grasp the evolving circumstances in the country and interact with Ukrainian officials, marking the first such ministerial visit since the Russian invasion.
- In a social media post, Gylfadóttir expressed optimism with a statement, asserting that Ukraine will persevere despite Russia's prolonged bombing and egregious atrocities.
- As the Council of Europe Secretary General’s Special Envoy on the situation of children of Ukraine, appointed in April 2025, Gylfadóttir's role involves coordinating Council efforts to lessen the humanitarian effect of the war-and-conflicts on Ukrainian children.
- Although details about her stay duration in Ukraine and potential meetings with President Volodymyr Zelensky are not yet disclosed, Luxembourg’s Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel has expressed support for Ukraine and the establishment of a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine.
- Amidst growing general-news discourse regarding Ukraine's ongoing struggles against Russia, no search results indicate specific plans for meetings with President Zelensky or a detailed travel itinerary for Gylfadóttir at this time.
