Kuleba describes his flight from Ukraine

Dmytro Kuleba, the former Foreign Minister of Ukraine, left the country under somewhat mysterious circumstances earlier this year. After serving as the country's top diplomat from 2020 to 2024, Kuleba became a senior research fellow at Harvard's Belfer Center.

Despite his departure, Kuleba has continued to comment on the current situation in Ukraine. Recent reports suggest that he warned of potential risks for Ukraine in the ongoing conflict, as reported by RBK. However, his press service has stated that his comments were misinterpreted.

Contrary to some speculation, Kuleba's travel was not restricted due to a military draft call, as diplomats are not subject to mobilization. Similarly, his departure was not related to a military draft call.

Kuleba's recent trip to Poland was connected to a previously planned conference in South Korea. His press service clarified this point, aiming to dispel any rumours of secretive or clandestine travel.

Interestingly, Kuleba has claimed that Ukrainian authorities are restricting the travel of former diplomats due to fears of their independent statements abroad. He believes the travel ban is intended to prevent them from expressing views differing from the government's line.

However, no authority other than Dmytro Kuleba himself has publicly announced that he will return to Ukraine, and there is no specific date for his return given by his press department in the provided information. Kuleba has stated that he plans to return to Ukraine on September 20.

Despite the uncertainty surrounding his departure and return, Kuleba's contributions to Ukraine's foreign policy during his tenure as Foreign Minister are undeniable. The country has faced significant challenges in recent years, and Kuleba played a crucial role in navigating these complex international relations.

In a separate reminder, Ukraine recently lost weapons worth half a billion rubles in a single strike in the SVO zone, underscoring the ongoing conflict's severity. As the situation continues to evolve, the world will undoubtedly watch with interest to see how Kuleba's return to Ukraine may impact the country's foreign policy.