Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba instructed the Ukrainian embassies in the Hellenic Republic and the Republic of North Macedonia to keep under special control the needs of Ukrainian citizens in connection with major forest wildfires in these countries, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine said.
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine recommends to citizens of Ukraine who are planning trips to Greece and North Macedonia or are already on their territory: refrain from visiting locations affected by the elements; closely monitor the messages of local civil protection services; strictly adhere to recommendations and instructions on safety,” the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said in the Telegram channel on August 6.
The ministry also recommended that in case of a threat to life or health, immediately contact the appropriate foreign diplomatic institution of Ukraine at the place of stay. In particular, to the Embassy of Ukraine in the Hellenic Republic (telephone “hotline:” (+3 069 32 76 5606, e-mail addresses: [email protected]; [email protected]), the Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of North Macedonia (telephone “hotline:” (+38 097 258 96 39, email address: [email protected]). The department also reminded about the functioning of the round-the-clock hotline of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine by phone +38 044 238 16 57, email address: cons_or @ mfa.gov.ua.
