Yurii Tokar

Ambassador of Ukraine to the Republic of Kenya.
Area of responsibility: Kenya, Uganda, Malawi, Burundi, Union of the Comoros.
Career diplomat.
Personal account.

[Andrii Sybiha 🇺🇦 @andrii_sybiha]

One of the most popular questions asked by Muscovites this morning is “What is going on?”

I can answer. Your country started a war of aggression against ours. For years, it has been killing our people.

Now that you know what’s going on, ask Putin when he is planning to end it.

[Yurii Tokar @YuriiTokar]

For more than four years, Kyiv has lived under air raid sirens.
Now Moscow is hearing echoes of the war Putin brought to Ukraine.
A war economy that turns oil, money and people into fuel for aggression cannot bomb its way to victory.
The machine is being destroyed.

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

Last night, our long-range sanctions once again reached the Moscow region – for the second time this week, the Moscow oil refinery was hit. Targets were also struck in the Rostov region and in temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. This is a fully justified response to Russian attacks on our cities and communities, and another important result of our warriors’ work against facilities that sustain Russia’s war machine. I thank our Defense and Security Forces of Ukraine for their coordinated efforts – the Security Service of Ukraine, the Unmanned Systems Forces, the Special Operations Forces, Defense Intelligence, and our missile brigade for their precision.

In recent days, all of our partners have noted the precision and effectiveness of our mid-range strikes and long-range sanctions. It is time the war ended, and Russia must take the necessary steps in diplomacy.

[Yurii Tokar @YuriiTokar]

Thank you, Governor Mung’aro. It was a pleasure meeting you and learning more about Kilifi’s priorities and ambitions. Looking forward to keeping the conversation going. 🇺🇦🇰🇪

[Gideon M. Mung'aro, OGW @GideonMungaroM]

On the sidelines of the ongoing 11th Our Ocean Conference 2026, I held productive discussions with H.E. Yurii Tokar, Ambassador of Ukraine to Kenya, who is keen on establishing Ukraine’s presence and strengthening relations with Kilifi County as we explore future partnerships that will directly benefit our people.

Despite the current challenges facing Ukraine, I am encouraged by their willingness to build long-term cooperation with us. Kilifi remains open and ready for partnerships that create opportunities, drive growth, and improve livelihoods for our people. 🇰🇪🇺🇦

[MFA of Ukraine 🇺🇦 @MFA_Ukraine]

Russia launched its full-scale invasion believing Ukraine would be defeated in days. Instead, Ukraine has held the line and grown stronger – while Russia has paid an enormous price in manpower, equipment, and international isolation.

The toll of Russia’s war is proof that its aggression does not come without consequences.

[Yurii Tokar @YuriiTokar]

A very encouraging signal from the meeting between Presidents Volodymyr Zelenskyy and William Ruto.
Ukraine has much more to offer Africa than many realize - from agricultural innovation and digital solutions to education and advanced technologies.

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

During a meeting with President of Kenya @WilliamsRuto, we discussed the development of high-tech cooperation across various sectors: investment attraction, agriculture, and education. We are ready to share our experience with Kenya and implement joint projects. We agreed that our teams will work out the details of possible cooperation.

I thank Kenya for supporting Ukraine’s resolutions in the United Nations General Assembly. We also paid special attention to cooperation within international organizations.

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

This time, the Moscow region felt the reach of Ukraine’s long-range capabilities. An oil refinery was hit at a distance of 500 kilometers. I thank the warriors of the Security Service of Ukraine, the Unmanned Systems Forces, the Special Operations Forces, the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, and the Missile Forces for their effective work.

Russia must be forced to end its war against our people. And Ukraine’s long-range weapons are one of the important components of such pressure.

This is a just response to Russian strikes – and to the dragging out of a war that must be ended.

Glory to Ukraine!

[MFA of Ukraine 🇺🇦 @MFA_Ukraine]

Russia’s attack on the night of June 15 killed at least four people and injured 28 others in Kyiv, while a double strike in Kharkiv killed five rescuers and wounded nine more as they responded to an earlier attack.

The massive Russian assault targeted residential buildings, civilian infrastructure, educational facilities, and cultural heritage sites. In Kyiv, the attack set fire to the roof of the 11th-century Dormition Cathedral at the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra and also damaged the Mystetskyi Arsenal cultural complex. In Dnipro, Russian strikes hit a railway station, a college, and industrial facilities.

In total, Russia launched 70 missiles and 611 drones across Ukraine, including over 60 missiles aimed at Kyiv alone. Kyiv, Dnipro, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, and Mykolaiv regions were also targeted.

Russia shows no intention of ending its aggression. As G7 leaders gather for their summit, a strong response is needed: greater pressure on the aggressor and more air defence support for Ukraine, particularly anti-ballistic capabilities.

[Yurii Tokar @YuriiTokar]

Founded in 11th century, Kyiv Pechersk Lavra is one of the oldest Christian holy sites in Europe.
Russia already damaged hundreds of religious sites in Ua
Striking Lavra marks new level of barbarism: a regime attacks one of Christianity’s greatest shrines.

[Andrii Sybiha 🇺🇦 @andrii_sybiha]

By striking the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, one of the greatest holy sites of Christianity, Putin has forever put his name on the list of history’s worst barbarians.

He should be damned for centuries. And he will lose this war.

From the Horde in the 13th century to the Nazis and Bolsheviks in the 20th century, Kyiv’s sacred monasteries have suffered numerous barbarically attacks.

Now we are dealing with Russian terrorists who have already outmatched ISIS in their crimes against cultural heritage. Only Russian scum who have nothing sacred can deliberately damage the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, a unique UNESCO heritage site under special protection.

We will be urgently initiating all relevant procedures within UNESCO and all other international mechanisms, demanding immediate and adequate responses to this state barbarism.

We expect strong reactions by international institutions and capitals. No vague words, silence, or weak steps. We need action now to stop Russian barbarism.

[MFA of Ukraine 🇺🇦 @MFA_Ukraine]

For centuries, Kyiv maintained close ties with European countries through diplomacy – although diplomatic relations looked quite different in medieval times.

The families of Rus princes Volodymyr the Great and Yaroslav the Wise built connections with royal families in France, Norway, Sweden, Hungary, Poland, Byzantium, and beyond. These dynastic connections helped shape long-lasting links across the continent.

Through royal courts and family connections, traditions and ideas travelled across 11th-century Europe – from Anna of Kyiv becoming Queen of France and participating in political life to Elisiv of Kyiv bringing the connections of Rus to the Norwegian royal court through her marriage to Harald Hardrada.

Discover some of the dynastic marriages that connected Rus with royal courts across Europe.

[MFA of Ukraine 🇺🇦 @MFA_Ukraine]

The Ukrainian side has noted another wave of manipulations regarding certain cooperation programs in the field of biosafety and public health in Ukraine.

We once again reject these groundless accusations and emphasize that Ukraine consistently fulfills its international obligations under the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BWC). The Ukrainian side has never engaged in any activities related to the development, production, or stockpiling of biological weapons.

For many years, cooperation between Ukraine and the United States in the field of biosafety has been aimed exclusively at strengthening the capabilities of the public health system, epidemiological surveillance, laboratory diagnostics, biosafety, and biosecurity. This refers to ordinary civilian activities that comply with international public health standards and practices, and are entirely unrelated to any military objectives.

The laboratory facilities involved in the relevant international technical assistance programs are diagnostic, scientific, or reference laboratories within the public health system, veterinary medicine, or other scientific institutions.

The narrative of alleged "laboratories for the development of biological weapons" is not new – Russia has used it in its propaganda for many years. At the same time, all Russian accusations have been repeatedly debunked at the international level.

For instance, in 2022, at the request of the Russian Federation under Article V of the BWC, an official consultative process was held with the participation of the States Parties to the Convention. During this process, all data regarding the relevant cooperation programs, their objectives, and implementation mechanisms were provided.

As a result of the consultations, the allegations regarding the supposed development of biological weapons or the operation of military biological programs in Ukraine found no confirmation whatsoever.

The relevant issues were also considered within the UN Security Council, where no evidence was presented to support the claims made by the Russian Federation.

In December 2023, Ukraine officially reaffirmed its position at the meeting of the States Parties to the BWC, emphasizing that the 2022 consultative process had comprehensively addressed these allegations, and that Ukraine's cooperation with international partners in the field of public health fully complies with the provisions of the Convention.

Ukraine remains committed to the principles of transparency, international cooperation, and strengthening the global biosafety system. We call for reliance on the outcomes of international consultations and verified facts, rather than on distorted interpretations or Russian propaganda.

[Yurii Tokar @YuriiTokar]

The deadliest month for civilians in four years is not just a humanitarian statistic.
It is a measure of how far Russia is willing to go in its attempt to break Ukrainian resilience through fear and terror.

[UNITED24 Media @United24media]

⚡ May 2026 was the deadliest month for Ukrainian civilians in four years, according to the UN Human Rights Mission.

At least 274 civilians were killed and 1,763 injured, with Russian missile and aerial bomb attacks on urban areas cited as the main cause.

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

Details of the steps we are now introducing. The Ukrainian Army is changing, and each change strengthens our entire state. Thank you to everyone who helps us. Glory to Ukraine!

@DefenceU

[Anton Gerashchenko @Gerashchenko_en]

Putin: NATO started the war. It wasn't Russia who started the special military operation.

His lies are getting more and more delusional.

"Russia is standing alone against the entire collective West, represented by the well-known North Atlantic bloc - NATO.

All NATO countries are intensifying their efforts and doing everything possible to organize these hostile actions against Russia and, as they believe, bring the war they unleashed against Russia to a victorious conclusion.

It was they who started this war.

It wasn't us who launched the hostilities at the beginning of the 'special military operation'."

[Yurii Tokar @YuriiTokar]

A powerful investigation by the FT.
Russia no longer sends agents abroad. It increasingly recruits them online.
In Europe, teenagers are recruited for sabotage and espionage.
The logic is the same: exploiting vulnerable people as disposable tools.

https://t.co/7XnyYiMKw2

[Philip Obaji Jr. @PhilipObaji]

Africa is becoming a launchpad for Russian influence operations aimed at Europe. Journalist Philip Obaji laid out the evidence before MEPs: disinformation campaigns, manipulated migration routes, and networks that now target elections on both continents.
https://t.co/FmPMYZLqAd

[UAVoyager🇺🇦 @NAFOvoyager]

Today, with the full-scale war now lasting as long as World War I, it’s worth remembering how russia began it.

📽 These 49 seconds show what russia did to Ukraine in just the first three months — a relentless campaign of missile terror against an entire nation.

[MFA of Ukraine 🇺🇦 @MFA_Ukraine]

Ukraine's long-range strikes on legitimate targets deep inside Russia are becoming more and more effective. They hit the infrastructure that keeps Russia's war machine funded.

The goal is clear: Russia must be deprived of the capacity to sustain its aggression and continue its attacks on civilians.

[Andrii Sybiha 🇺🇦 @andrii_sybiha]

Being unable to achieve its goals on the battlefield, Russia increases terror against civilians. The world cannot close eyes to its scale.

At least three people were killed, including a pregnant 22-year-old woman, in Chuhuiv, as a result of Russia’s overnight terrorist attacks on Kharkiv and its region.

In Zaporizhzhia, Russian strikes killed at least two people and injured over thirty, including children. In Chernihiv, Russians struck an ordinary truck that delivered bread, injuring its 55-year-old driver. Other regions have been under attack as well.

Russia has already committed over 200,000 war crimes in Ukraine in the course of its full-scale invasion. It must be held accountable.

We urge the world to ramp up pressure on the Russian regime and further increase the cost of this terror for the aggressor.

[UAVoyager🇺🇦 @NAFOvoyager]

Horrifying strike in Zaporizhzhia: russian drone slammed into a civilian bus stop in broad daylight.

At least two dead, several wounded.

Ordinary people, ordinary day — turned into carnage in seconds.

[MFA of Ukraine 🇺🇦 @MFA_Ukraine]

Ukraine’s Defence Forces continue to hold the line and inflict heavy losses on the invader. Russia’s gains are tiny, while the cost of its aggression is staggering – it has failed to achieve any of its strategic goals, yet it is willing to waste hundreds of thousands of lives for its imperial obsession.

Russia’s aggression is about destroying Ukraine’s identity, language, culture, and right to exist. And for that goal, the Kremlin has shown it is prepared to burn through limitless resources and human lives.

That is why the world must stay united. Russia’s aggression must be stopped through stronger pressure, stronger sanctions, and stronger support for Ukraine.