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Australia announced it will resume full diplomatic operations at its embassy in Kyiv, with Ambassador Paul Lehmann to be based there starting January.

Kyiv, Ukraine
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Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

Australia is resuming full operations at its embassy in Ukraine, with Ambassador Paul Lehmann to be based in Kyiv starting in January.

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

"We have always said we would do so when it is safe. We have been working to re-establish the security arrangements to enable this to happen," Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said.

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

"This is always a significant factor in strengthening bilateral relations," Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said regarding the embassy reopening.

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The Verkhovna Rada adopted in its entirety the bill on compulsory state social insurance, No.10017

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Extracted: 2026-02-16T21:57:11.735Z

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