One week marks the start of the Russian invasion in Ukraine and with the passing of days the political and security situation only worsens, for which thousands of citizens try to leave the territory.
In view of the complex situation, Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero ordered the evacuation of the Argentine Embassy that was located in the capital of Ukrainesince in the last hours the country has suffered new attacks.
As confirmed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, this morning all the personnel were evacuated, while the curfew established in Ukraine it was inactive.
“I have given the instruction to evacuate the ambassador, her daughter and the consul because there was a break, a window of opportunity in Kiev, and we took the opportunity to get the diplomats out of Ukraine“Cafiero assured.
This, since the consular representation in the Ukrainian territory was reduced to the ambassador Elena Leticia Mikusinski, her daughter and the consul Yusef Saber, so they were the last to leave the territory.
Meanwhile, the foreign minister reiterated his call for peace to overcome the conflict, since only through a peaceful solution can the protection of human rights and the security of States be guaranteed.
Argentina sent a delegation of White Helmets to Ukraine
The humanitarian mission to be installed between the border with Poland and Ukraine will seek to provide aid to Argentines and citizens of the CELAC countries.
This, in order to facilitate their migration process so that they can evacuate the territory in a safe and controlled manner.; In addition, they will also provide psychological support to the victims of the war.
Meanwhile, with the support of the Embassy, 58 Argentines have managed to successfully leave the country and be transferred to Romania, Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Moldova and Turkey.
