Israeli diplomatic staff in Ukraine complete relocation to Lviv

Israel’s diplomatic staff in Ukraine have completed their transfer from the capital of Kyiv to Lviv in the country’s west.

Staff was relocated due to fears of an all-out Russian invasion that would target the Ukrainian capital.

According to Walla news, Jerusalem has notified both Ukraine and Russia of the new location of the mission in order to ensure its safety.

In a conversation with Ambassador Michael Brodsky and embassy staff, Foreign Minister Yair Lapid “emphasized that protecting the lives of Israel’s emissaries, Israeli citizens situated in Ukraine, and the large Jewish community in the country, is the State of Israel’s top priority.”

Lapid also thanks neighboring countries for agreeing to allow the passage of Israeli citizens through land border crossings if needed.