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Ukrainian Ambassador Urges Israel's Support Amid Threats

2/25/2026

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Korniychuk Urges Support

Yevgen Korniychuk, the Ukrainian Ambassador to Israel, urged Israel to support Ukraine amid existential threats.
He noted positive but incomplete bilateral relations and highlighted Israel's 2025 Holodomor memorial opening.
Korniychuk thanked the international community for support, saying military aid strengthens Ukraine's resilience.
He condemned Russia–Iran cooperation and labeled Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) a terrorist organization.

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Chentsov Demands Action

Vsevolod Chentsov, Ukraine's EU ambassador, urged increased pressure on Russia to achieve peace through concrete negotiations.
He criticized Hungary and Slovakia for undermining EU sanctions against Russia, citing domestic politics.
Chentsov said Ukraine seeks full EU membership by 2027 and rejects any second-class status.
He cited up to 600,000 casualties and 5.9 million displaced, warning against normalizing the war.

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Historical Context

The Holodomor, a man-made famine from 1932 to 1933, resulted in the deaths of approximately 3.9 million Ukrainians due to Soviet policies. This tragedy is recognized as genocide by Ukraine and 35 other countries. Today, Ukraine's leaders, including Ambassador Yevgen Korniychuk, seek international support against Russian aggression, drawing parallels to their historical struggles for sovereignty amid ongoing conflict that has caused 600,000 deaths and displaced 5.9 million.

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Korniychuk Urges Support

Yevgen Korniychuk, the Ukrainian Ambassador to Israel, urged Israel to support Ukraine amid existential threats.
He noted positive but incomplete bilateral relations and highlighted Israel's 2025 Holodomor memorial opening.
Korniychuk thanked the international community for support, saying military aid strengthens Ukraine's resilience.
He condemned Russia–Iran cooperation and labeled Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) a terrorist organization.

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