Kosovo–Ukraine relations

Kosovan–Ukrainian relations
Map indicating locations of Kosovo and Ukraine

Kosovo
Ukraine

Ukrainian-Kosovo relations— bilateral diplomatic contacts between Ukraine and Republic of Kosovo.

Ukraine does not recognize the independence of Kosovo, considering its territory part of Republic of Serbia.[1] After the 1998-1999 war, a Ukrainian contingent was stationed in Kosovo as part of the international forces led by NATO. In August 2022, as a result of Russian aggression and the subsequent curtailment of Ukrainian peacekeeping missions around the world, Ukraine requested its withdrawal.[2]

Since 2019 Ukraine recognizes Kosovo's general civil passports[3], but does not accept diplomatic and service passports.[4]

After Russia recognized the independence of the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) and Luhansk People's Republic (LPR), Kosovo's Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed solidarity with Ukraine against Russian aggression, stating that Putin has waged war against democracy. Kosovo also urged the free world to respond to Putin and his proxies with resolve.[5]

Following the annexation of Crimea in 2014 and during the Russian invasion of Ukraine 2022, the government of Kosovo imposed sanctions against Russia and Belarus.[6] Also in March 2022, the Kosovo authorities decided to abolish visas for Ukrainian citizens.[7]

On 18 January 2024, Kosovo's Ministry of Defence announced that a contingent of 26 instructors would be sent to the UK to join the program to assist with the training of Ukrainian soldiers.[8]

See also

References

  1. ^ Procedure for entry of Ukrainian citizens into the territory of Kosovo (Serbia) - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine
  2. ^ Ukraine withdraws peacekeepers from Kosovo
  3. ^ Ukraine began recognizing passports issued by partially recognized Kosovo
  4. ^ The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry explained its position on Kosovo
  5. ^ MFA Kosova [@MFAKOSOVO] (22 February 2022). "Kosovo 🇽🇰 stands with Ukraine 🇺🇦 against Russia's outright aggression. Putin is once again waging war against a peaceful democracy. He has been waging hybrid wars against democracies across Europe for many years. The free world must respond to Putin and his proxies with resolve" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 22 February 2022. Retrieved 23 February 2022 – via Twitter.
  6. ^ Kosovo joins sanctions against Russia and Belarus
  7. ^ Kosovo abolishes visa regime for Ukrainians and is ready to accept refugees
  8. ^ "Në Ministrinë e Mbrojtjes u mbajt ceremonia e nisjes së Kontingjentit të FSK-së në Mbretërinë e Bashkuar për Operacionin INTERFLEX" [The launch ceremony of the KSF Contingent in the United Kingdom for Operation INTERFLEX was held at the Ministry of Defense]. Lajmet (in Albanian). Kosovo Ministry of Defence. 2024-01-18. Archived from the original on 2024-01-18. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
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