Foreign Minister of Romania pays a visit to Kyiv, demonstrating solidarity with Ukraine
In August 2025, Romanian Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu visited Kyiv, marking the first bilateral trip by a Romanian Foreign Minister to the city since the Russian invasion in 2022. The visit underscored Bucharest’s continued political engagement and solidarity with Ukraine amid ongoing conflict and reconstruction efforts.
Minister Țoiu's itinerary began at the Okhmatdyt Children's Hospital, a place that holds a significant emotional impact. The hospital was deliberately targeted in a Russian missile strike one year prior, an act widely condemned as a war crime. Meeting the young patients and their families, Minister Țoiu described the experience as a stark reminder of the strength and resilience of the Ukrainian people.
The Romanian minister also visited the "School of Superheroes," an educational initiative within the National Cancer Institute. This unique school, supported by the foundation of Ukraine's First Lady, Olena Zelenska, in cooperation with international partners, allows children undergoing long-term treatment to continue their studies. Minister Țoiu expressed deep admiration for the children at the "School of Superheroes," referring to them as superheroes who teach never to give up.
During her visit, Minister Țoiu stated that seeing the innocent children undergoing treatment for serious diagnoses reminded her of what Ukrainians are fighting for: their children's well-being, freedom, and future. She reaffirmed Romania's commitment to standing firmly with Ukraine in its legitimate fight.
Minister Țoiu's agenda included high-level talks with Ukrainian officials on key issues of mutual interest. The discussions focused on deepening Romania's support for Ukraine's institutional resilience and civil security, as well as incorporating Black Sea security and stability in EU and NATO agendas.
The visit to Chernivtsi, where Minister Țoiu is scheduled to meet with members of the Romanian community in the region, is a testament to Romania's commitment to fostering direct government dialogue with Ukraine.
Romania has played a key role in sustaining Ukraine’s resilience since the Russian invasion in 2022. The country has supported UN and EU resolutions on Ukraine's territorial integrity, promoted sanctions against Russia, and facilitated Ukraine's integration into European political structures like the European Political Community. Bucharest also uses "proximity diplomacy" to mediate ethnic minority issues and serves as a critical transit country for humanitarian aid, military assistance, refugees, and essential goods such as energy and grain.
The article was written by Irina Marica.
[1] "Romania's Role in Supporting Ukraine: Diplomacy, Aid, and Regional Cooperation," European Council on Foreign Relations, 2025. [2] "Cash for Winter" initiative, Romanian Government, 2025. [3] "Assisting Vulnerable Ukrainian Refugees in Romania," UNHCR, 2025. [4] "Romanian Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu Visits Ukraine," Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 2025.
- Amid the ongoing war-and-conflicts in Ukraine, the politics surrounding the situation were highlighted during Romanian Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu's visit to Kyiv in August 2025, a trip aimed at demonstrating Bucharest’s continued engagement and solidarity with Ukraine.
- In the general-news coverage of Minister Țoiu's visit, it was reported that discussions with Ukrainian officials included the desire to incorporate Black Sea security and stability into the EU and NATO agendas, as well as Romania's continued support for Ukraine's institutional resilience and civil security.
