Kateryna Zelenko 🇺🇦

Many thanks to the Centre for International Law for inviting me as a Dialogue speaker at the 🇸🇬 NUS. We had an insightful talk about the ways to protect international law as a binding and credible framework in an increasingly turbulent world.

In focus: keynote speeches of Ambassadors @KaterynaZelenko and @ArtisBertulis followed by a panel discussion “From Chornobyl Disaster to Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant: Rethinking Nuclear Safety and the Case for Underground Reactors in an Age of Instability” #Chornobyl40

40th anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster: joint event of the Embassy of Ukraine in Singapore and Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung brought together experts, diplomats and media representatives to reflect on the lasting impact and continued importance of nuclear safety. #Chornobyl40

In Dnipro, a Russian attack killed at least 2 people and injured 9, including 2 children. Emergency services rescued 6 people, including children, and extinguished fires in a damaged 13-storey residential building and other sites. Russia continues to target civilians, bringing destruction, pain, and suffering to Ukrainian families. Only coordinated international action – strong pressure, sanctions, and timely support for Ukraine’s defence – can weaken and stop Russia’s atrocities.

“Chornobyl” is the only correct spelling Ukraine asks the world to use. Using Ukrainian transliterations respects Ukraine’s language and culture and moves away from Russian forms that were imposed by Russia during the Soviet era. It is also part of a wider effort to decolonise language and correct long-standing imbalances in global usage. Using the correct transliteration for a place in Ukraine affirms recognition of Ukraine as a sovereign state – a fact Russia tries to deny. We welcome the decision of states and international organisations to adopt the Ukrainian spelling of Chornobyl, including in the UN resolution of December 10, 2025. Like Kyiv, Chornobyl reflects Ukrainian pronunciation and thus aligns with the global practice of updating place names for linguistic correctness. The successful shift from the Russian spelling “Kiev” to the Ukrainian “Kyiv” is a clear example of this trend. All Ukrainian cities deserve to have their names rendered correctly. #ChornobylNotChernobyl #Chornobyl40

Thank you, @SGRedCross for providing essential energy support to 🇺🇦 Amosov National Institute of Cardiovascular Surgery, including an inverter and batteries. Reliable power supply means life-saving equipment keeps running when it matters most. 🇺🇦🤝🇸🇬 #StandWithUkraine

Russia's unlawful deportation and forcible transfer of Ukrainian children is one of the most horrific crimes of this war. We are working with international community to reunite children with their families and hold perpetrators of this crime accountable. On May 11th, in Brussels, Ukraine, Canada @AnitaAnandMP, and the EU @kajakallas will organize a High-level meeting of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children to advance these important efforts. We urge all states, international organizations, and non-governmental actors to join forces for these important efforts in order to ensure a safe return of Ukrainian children and accountability for Russian crimes.

The Chornobyl disaster was the result of a reactor experiment ordered by Moscow, in violation of safety protocols, and followed by lies and cover-ups. To this day, the world has to face consequences brought by a totalitarian system that subordinated truth and science to ideology and political power. ▪️ In total, 8.5 million people were exposed to radiation. ▪️ Over 145,000 square kilometres were contaminated, with radioactive traces recorded across several countries. ▪️ 10 kilometres around the plant will not be safe for 20,000 years. ▪️ Over 300,000 people were forced to leave their homes forever. ▪️ The disaster created costs that lasted for decades, from contaminated land to damaged infrastructure. As Russia continues to threaten global nuclear security, the world must unite to prevent another disaster. #Chornobyl40

On International Chinese Language Day, we recognise a language that for millennia has carried wisdom, knowledge, cultural memory and a distinctive civilizational tradition. The Chinese language bridges the past and the present, opens the way to a deeper understanding of culture, and creates space for meaningful international dialogue. Ukraine highly values the role of language as a bridge between peoples, cultures, and generations. Where there is respect for language, there is a deeper understanding of the world.

Honored to be a guest speaker at Duane Morris & Selvam Ambassador Series, a regular roundtable event for diplomats, bankers, professional advisors, multinational corporation officers and business owners to discuss geopolitical issues and global business trends.

Beautiful 🇳🇱 tulips as a lovely gesture of friendship and support ahead of the King’s Day celebration. Many thanks to my good colleague and friend H.E. @Anneke_Adema 🤝

On 23 April 2026, 4:00-5:30 p.m., @NUS_CIL will host a Dialogue with 🇺🇦 Ambassador @KaterynaZelenko on international law, international humanitarian law and Russia's war against Ukraine. 🔗Learn more about the event and register here ⤵️ cil.nus.edu.sg/event/cils-dia…

In just the past 24 hours, Russia launched attacks on Dnipro, Cherkasy, Kharkiv, Kryvyi Rih, Chernihiv, Zaporizhzhia, and the Donetsk region. In Dnipro, five people were killed. In Cherkasy, a Russian attack killed an eight-year-old boy. In Zaporizhzhia, one person died after a Russian strike on a bus stop. Ukraine’s top priority is air defence cooperation. Joint production of air defence systems, missiles, and drones, as well as the PURL programme, which provides vital anti-ballistic missiles, are essential as Russia continues its combined attack tactics. Thank you to our partners who stand with Ukraine and help protect lives. For every Russian strike, there must be a strong response.

On April 13, 2025, the Ukrainian city of Sumy experienced one of the darkest mornings of the full-scale war, when Russia launched two Iskander-M ballistic missiles at the crowded city centre. It was Palm Sunday – a day when many families were out in town. 35 people were killed by Russia and over 120 were injured, including 18 children. Among the victims were an 11-year-old boy and a 17-year-old teenager 🕯 One missile hit the congress centre of Sumy State University. The second struck nearby, close to another university building. It also struck those who had run outside to help the wounded after the first hit. A city bus was caught in the blast, and many passengers died. One year later, we honour the memory of those who were killed and stand with their families in grief. Yet remembrance alone is not enough. Russia continues to target buses, streets, universities, parks, and homes. The world must act – to support Ukraine and to ensure Russia is held responsible for its crimes.

Today, Ukraine has been elected to several key bodies of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). We are grateful to the member states for their support! Ukraine will join the UN Committee on Non-Governmental Organisations, as well as the Commissions on Population and Development and on Science and Technology for Development. 💬 “We are ready to turn this mandate into practical outcomes – strengthening cooperation and advancing key development priorities. Ukraine remains committed to principled and impactful work within the UN,” Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha has stressed.

📷EUFF is now ON! We are proud to be part of the 35th European Union Film Festival in Singapore and happy to invite you to the screening of 🇺🇦documentary Antarktyda (Antarctica) 🗓️10 May 2026, 5:00 PM 📍 Filmhouse Get your tickets now: euff.com.sg #EUFF #cinema

Delighted to welcome in Singapore Oksana and Dmytro, the co-founders of Truth Hounds, who document intl law violations committed during the war in 🇺🇦 & armed conflicts in other regions. We had a good talk about the ways to raise awareness and bolster expert collaborations.

Grateful to Woodlands Hospital Singapore for sharing their insights about the use of medical innovations including robotic surgery. Excellent talk about the ways of cooperation and exchange of good practices between our doctors to be the best and most skilled in their craft.

Horrific Russian terrorist act in Nikopol, a deliberate strike on an ordinary bus. Already 4 killed and 16 injured civilians. Such brutal war crimes require strong responses of the international community. Russian criminals must face pressure, isolation, and accountability.

The Embassy of Ukraine in Singapore wishes you a joyful Easter celebration with your loved ones. May this time of new hopes and new beginnings bring peace and happiness to us all. Happy Easter!