Vasyl Bodnar is a Ukrainian diplomat and civil servant, appointed Ambassador of Ukraine to the Republic of Poland in November 2024. He represents Ukraine in a key partner state for Kyiv, playing a vital role in political relations, security and international cooperation.
Highlights
– Full name: Vasyl Bodnar
– nationality: Ukrainian
– profession: diplomat
– function: Ambassador of Ukraine to Poland
– institution: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine
Diplomatic career
Vasyl Bodnar has been associated with the Ukrainian Foreign Service for many years. He held positions at the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and at diplomatic missions abroad. Before starting the mission in Warsaw, his previous roles included Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, responsible for strategic directions of foreign policy, including relations with the countries of Central and Eastern Europe.
Ambassador to Poland
As Ambassador in Warsaw, Bodnar:
– coordinates political, military and humanitarian cooperation between Poland and Ukraine,
– represents the interests of Ukraine during the Russian aggression,
– responds to cases of violence, disinformation and incitement of hatred against Ukrainian citizens abroad,
– actively cooperates with the Polish authorities, local authorities and public organizations.
Known for his public positions
Vasyl Bodnar regularly speaks on the following issues:
– regional security and support for Ukraine,
– protecting the rights of Ukrainian citizens residing in Poland,
– countering Russian propaganda and disinformation narratives.
His statements are often cited by Polish and Ukrainian media as the official position of the Ukrainian state.