The US Embassy in Kiev officially resumed its operations on Wednesday after a three-month closure prompted by the ongoing Russian military offensive in Ukraine.
In a statement entitled “Raising the Flag at US Embassy Kyiv,” US Secretary of State Antony Blinken described the reopening of the diplomatic mission as a “momentous step.” The American flag was raised over the embassy building during a short ceremony.
“We stand proudly with, and continue to support, the government and people of Ukraine as they defend their country from the Kremlin’s brutal war of aggression,” Blinken said.
The secretary of state explained that suspending operations was necessary for the safety of the embassy’s personnel, but now that operations are resuming additional measures to protect staff have been taken.