On February 23, 2014 the Parliament of Ukraine has voted to dismiss Foreign Minister Leonid Kozhara from his duties
In this regard, according to the Ukrainian legislation and instructions given by the Acting President of Ukraine, Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada (Parliament of Ukraine) Oleksandr Turchynov, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine will further fulfil its duties aimed at the implementation of the national foreign policy, in particular by ensuring diplomatic relations with other countries and representing Ukraine in international organisations.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and diplomatic missions of Ukraine continue to fulfil tasks aimed at protection of the interests of our country in the sphere of international relations as well as the rights and freedoms of the Ukrainian citizens