Foreign Affairs Minister Present in Kiev
In a significant move, Icelandic Minister Thórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörd Gylfadóttir, the Special Envoy of the Council of Europe Secretary General on the situation of children of Ukraine and a former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iceland, recently travelled to Ukraine. This visit marks the first by an Icelandic Minister since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
The exact duration of the Minister's visit has not been disclosed, and there is no official confirmation as to whether she met President Volodymyr Zelensky during her trip. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs made an announcement regarding the visit, but details about any meetings with high-ranking Ukrainian officials remain undisclosed.
During her visit, Minister Gylfadóttir posted a picture with other ministers on her social media platforms, indicating that she was meeting with her counterparts in Ukraine. In the caption, she expressed her belief in Ukraine's eventual victory over Russia, stating, "Ukraine will win despite Russia's bombings and brutality."
The Minister's visit is aimed at observing the current situation in Ukraine and meeting with Ukrainian officials. Previously, Iceland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Thorgerdur Katrín Gunnarsdóttir, visited Ukraine on January 7, 2025, but there was no mention of a meeting with President Zelensky in the official report of that visit.
Minister Gylfadóttir's continued involvement in matters related to Ukraine, particularly those concerning children affected by the war, underscores the importance of her visit. Despite the lack of confirmation about her meeting with President Zelensky, her visit serves as a strong show of support for Ukraine during these challenging times.
The Minister's visit to Ukraine, following the Russian invasion, has sparked political discussions, with the focus on the general news of the war-and-conflicts in Ukraine. As she met with her counterparts and expressed her belief in Ukraine's eventual victory, her social media posts have become political news, garnering attention across the globe.
