Czech Embassy in Kyiv remains open, no plans to withdraw staff

Czechia has no plans to withdraw its diplomats from Ukraine or temporarily close its diplomatic mission in Kyiv, in connection with the bombings of Ukrainian cities, Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský said in a statement for the Ukrainian news agency. Our embassy in Kyiv remains open and adequate measures have been taken for its protection, Mr. Lipavský said. He said the security measures taken were being coordinated with Ukrainian officials. The Czech foreign minister earlier strongly condemned the bombings of civilian targets across Ukraine.