Embassy of Ukraine in Kuwait / Посольство України в Кувейті

22/06/2026

On 22 June 2026, Ambassador of Ukraine to the State of Kuwait Maksym Subkh met with Sheikha Hussa Al-Sabah, Director General of the Centre for Islamic Antiquities, Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah.
During the meeting, the parties discussed prospects for further development of Ukrainian-Kuwaiti cultural cooperation, including the implementation of joint cultural and artistic projects and events through the end of the current year.
Particular attention was devoted to preparations for initiatives marking the 33rd anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Ukraine and the State of Kuwait, as well as to exploring new formats of cooperation aimed at strengthening cultural dialogue between the two friendly countries.
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22.06.2026 Посол України в Державі Кувейт Максим Субх провів зустріч із шейхою Хессою Аль-Сабах, Генеральною директоркою Центру ісламських старожитностей «Дар аль-Атар аль-Ісламія».
Під час зустрічі сторони обговорили перспективи подальшого розвитку українсько-кувейтської культурної співпраці, зокрема можливість реалізації спільних культурно-мистецьких проєктів та заходів до кінця поточного року.
Окрему увагу було приділено підготовці ініціатив, приурочених до 33-ї річниці встановлення дипломатичних відносин між Україною та Державою Кувейт, а також пошуку нових форматів взаємодії, спрямованих на поглиблення культурного діалогу між двома дружніми державами.

18/06/2026

15/06/2026

The National Commission of Ukraine for UNESCO strongly condemns yet another Russian strike that has damaged the territory of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, a UNESCO World Heritage site, a cultural property under Enhanced Protection pursuant to the 1954 Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict and its 1999 Second Protocol, a sacred site of Ukraine, and an invaluable part of the cultural heritage of humanity.

We also strongly condemn the attacks in Kyiv on the "Mystetskyi Arsenal" National Cultural and Art and Museum Complex, the National Palace of Arts Ukraina, and the Kyiv National I. K. Karpenko-Kary Theatre, Cinema and Television University, as well as the attacks on the Dnipro House of Organ and Chamber Music and the Kharkiv Art Museum.

We are outraged by the shelling of the National Dovzhenko Film Studios, which resulted in the destruction of Ukraine’s oldest costume collection.

Russia has once again demonstrated its complete disregard for human life, international law, and the values that unite the civilized world. By destroying Ukraine’s cultural heritage, the aggressor seeks to erase historical memory and inflicts damage upon the heritage of all humankind.

❗️ We call on the international community to stop tolerating these crimes, to increase political, economic, and legal pressure on the aggressor state, and to take decisive measures to bring Russia’s aggression to an end as soon as possible.

‼️ We demand a firm and unequivocal response from the leadership of the UNESCO Secretariat and the use of the mechanisms available to the UNESCO Executive Board, the Committee for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict, and the UNESCO World Heritage Committee.

We expect the prompt deployment of UNESCO experts to the targeted cultural heritage sites to document the damage and provide an objective and impartial assessment of the consequences of yet another cynical Russian crime.

Impunity breeds new crimes. The terrorist state must be held accountable.

Russia bears full responsibility for grave crimes against culture and should not have a voice within UNESCO.

❗️ We call on all countries to work towards preventing Russia’s participation in UNESCO’s key governing bodies.

11/06/2026

50 countries united for Ukrainian children.

We are grateful to Bosnia and Herzegovina and Foreign Minister for confirming their intention to join the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children.

With this decision, the Coalition reaches 50 members – a significant milestone that reflects growing international unity in addressing one of the gravest consequences of Russia’s war against Ukraine.

At the High-Level Meeting of the Coalition in Brussels on 11 May, co-hosted by Ukraine, Canada, and the European Union, 63 countries and international organizations were represented. Partners reaffirmed that the return of Ukrainian children is both a humanitarian imperative and an essential part of a just and lasting peace.

Every new member strengthens our collective ability to locate, return, and support Ukrainian children who have been deported, forcibly transferred, or remain under Russian control.

The Coalition also plays a vital role in advancing accountability, supporting reintegration efforts, improving tracing mechanisms, and ensuring that the return of Ukrainian children remains a global priority.

As of today, 2,232 Ukrainian children have been returned home through the multistakeholder efforts coordinated within the framework of the President of Ukraine’s Bring Kids Back UA initiative.

Russia’s control over Ukrainian children remains not only a humanitarian issue, but also a long-term security challenge that must be addressed as part of any just and lasting peace.

Every verified case is not just a number. It is a child whose life has been shaped by war, occupation, and forced separation.

We continue working until every Ukrainian child is returned home.

09/06/2026

💬 President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy: "If there are no guarantors and no monitoring of the ceasefire, Russia may take advantage of this and push forward by 20 kilometres in some parts of Ukraine. This is a major risk. That is why we say: a ceasefire must be unconditional.

For a ceasefire to be achieved, it would be better to have a leaders‘ meeting – Ukraine, Russia, certainly Europe, and the United States.

Ukraine has the will for all of this. We’ll see whether Russia has such will as well. So far, they have not demonstrated it."

09/06/2026

Ambassador of Ukraine Maksym Subkh met with Head of the National Society for Child Protection of Kuwait Siham Al-Foraih
On 8 June 2026, the Ambassador of Ukraine to the State of Kuwait, Maksym Subkh, held a meeting with the National Society for Child Protection of Kuwait, the renowned Kuwaiti writer and professor Siham Al-Foraih.
During the meeting, the parties discussed the protection of children's rights in Ukraine in the context of Russia’s ongoing aggression and the temporary occupation of part of Ukraine’s territory. Particular attention was paid to the humanitarian challenges faced by Ukrainian children as a result of the war, as well as to potential areas of Ukrainian-Kuwaiti cooperation in the field of child protection.
Ambassador Subkh informed his interlocutor about the activities of the Olena Zelenska Foundation and its key humanitarian initiatives aimed at supporting children, education, and healthcare. He also presented the work of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children, which brings together states and international partners to facilitate the return of Ukrainian children who have been illegally deported or forcibly transferred by Russia.
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Посол України Максим Субх зустрівся з головою Національного товариства захисту дітей Кувейту Сіхам Аль-Форайх
8 червня 2026 року Посол України в Державі Кувейт Максим Субх провів зустріч із головою Національного товариства захисту дітей Кувейту, відомою кувейтською письменницею та професоркою Сіхам Аль-Форайх.
Під час бесіди сторони обговорили питання захисту прав дітей в Україні в умовах триваючої російської агресії та тимчасової окупації частини української території. Окрему увагу було приділено гуманітарним викликам, з якими стикаються українські діти внаслідок війни, а також можливим напрямам розвитку українсько-кувейтської співпраці у сфері захисту дитинства.
Посол України поінформував співрозмовницю про діяльність Фундації Олени Зеленської та її ключові гуманітарні ініціативи, спрямовані на підтримку дітей, освіти та охорони здоров’я. Також було представлено діяльність Міжнародної коаліції за повернення українських дітей, яка об’єднує держави та міжнародних партнерів задля повернення українських дітей, незаконно депортованих або примусово переміщених Росією.
Сторони підтвердили важливість міжнародної солідарності у захисті прав дітей та висловили зацікавленість у продовженні діалогу.