Denmark reopens embassy in Ukrainian capital

Embassy was closed immediately after Russia launched war on Ukraine on Feb. 24

By Seyma Uzundere

ANKARA (AA) - Denmark on Monday reopened its embassy in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, which was closed immediately after Russia launched its war on Ukraine in late February.

“It is a very strong symbol of Danish support for Ukraine and the Ukrainian people that today we are reopening the doors of the Danish embassy," said Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod, who paid a surprise visit to Kyiv.

Denmark is the first Nordic country to reopen its embassy in Kyiv.

At least 2,899 civilians have been killed and 3,235 others injured in Ukraine since the war with Russia began on Feb. 24, according to UN estimates. The true toll is feared to be much higher.

More than 5.4 million people have fled to other countries, with some 7.7 million people internally displaced, data from the UN refugee agency shows.

* Writing and contributed by Ahmet Gencturk in Ankara

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