In an interview, Vice Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk explained how the government communicates with citizens abroad.

She says it’s important for Ukrainians abroad to keep their Ukrainian identity.

The official highlighted the importance of providing efficient and reliable passport services for citizens abroad as a key step the state should take to facilitate this.

Education and language are both important.

“We must promote the study of Ukrainians abroad. Ukrainian books, methods, and programs should be used in education at all levels,” said Iryna Vereshchuk.

She also said it’s important to represent the Ukrainian church abroad. This can help people who have moved to other countries stay connected to their homeland.