Vadym Prystaiko
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| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Age | 54 |
| Date of birth | February 20,1970 |
| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
| Born | Odesa |
| Ukraine | |
| Spouse | Inna Prystaiko |
| Children | Andrii Prystaiko |
| Volodymyr Prystaiko | |
| Job | Diplomat |
| Education | Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute |
| Previous position | Ambassador of Ukraine to the United Kingdom (2020–2023) |
| Position | Ambassador of Ukraine to the United Kingdom since 2020 |
| Nationality | Ukrainian |
| Prime minist | Denys Shmyhal |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 1319531 |
Vadym Prystaiko Life story
Vadym Volodymyrovych Prystaiko is a Ukrainian diplomat who was Ukraine's ambassador to the United Kingdom. He was appointed by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on 20 July 2020 and held the position until he was dismissed by Zelenskyy three years later.
Ukraine: Zelensky sacks Ukrainian ambassador to UK after criticism
... Vadym Prystaiko was reportedly dismissed after publicly criticising the president s response to a row over gratitude for British military aid...
Ukraine takes on UK in solidarity chess tournament
... Ukraine s Ambassador to the UK, Vadym Prystaiko, replied with Knight f6...
Eurovision 2023: Government pledges £10m towards Liverpool song contest
... The tickets for Ukrainians living in the UK allows " compatriots here to enjoy the event and celebrate our country s rich culture and music" said Ukrainian Ambassador to the UK, Vadym Prystaiko...
Ceremonies mark the anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine
... A minute s silence was held across the UK at 11:00 GMT led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak outside Downing Street, alongside Ukrainian ambassador to the UK Vadym Prystaiko, his wife Inna Prystaiko and members of the Ukrainian Armed Forces...
'Stop Putin' chant at Downing Street demonstration
... Ukrainian Ambassador to the UK Vadym Prystaiko addressing the rally said: " We need support, we need weapons, we need humanitarian assistance...
Ukraine ambassador calls for UK to end 'bureaucratic red tape' for refugees
... Vadym Prystaiko acknowledged the need for security checks, but said most refugees do not pose a threat...
Ukraine ambassador says even his wife faced delay to get visa when he got the job
... Vadym Prystaiko told a committee of MPs that issues with getting UK visas for Ukrainians had existed before the war...
Ukraine war: Boris Johnson defends refugee response after visa criticism
... Vadym Prystaiko, Ukraine s ambassador to the UK, said the UK was at the " forefront of the effort" to support Ukraine - but the " maximum" number needed to be admitted...
Ukraine ambassador says even his wife faced delay to get visa when he got the job
Ukraine's UK ambassador has said his own wife faced delays getting a visa when he got The Role , as he criticised the " bureaucratic" British system.
Vadym Prystaiko told a committee of MPs that issues with getting UK visas for Ukrainians had existed before The War .
He appealed to MPs to drop visa rules for a limited period to allow refugees to Get Out of the country.
The Home Office has come Under Pressure to speed up visa processing after it emerged just 760 had been issued.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said the UK was stepping up the pace of admissions for Ukrainians.
Appearing before the Home Affairs Committee, Mr Prystaiko was asked about the difficulties Ukrainians have faced in securing visas to come to the UK - Even when they are eligible.
The Ambassador said there had always been " bureaucratic hassles" involved with applying for UK visas, Even before The Conflict with Russia sparked a refugee crisis.
He revealed that, prior to The War , which begun last month, his own wife was initially unable to get a visa to join him, despite him being his nation's representative in the UK.
Previously, Ukrainians had to get UK visas from a centre in Kyiv, He Said , but This Was then moved to Poland And Then to the UK itself.
" To process visas, it was always bureaucratic, " He Said . " Even when I was coming here as ambassador, I got my visa On Time [but] although I was already approved by your government, My Wife didn't have [hers].
" So Even [with] Simple Things like that, [the] bureaucracy is so tough. "
'Drop barriers'Mr Prystaiko said More Than seven million people have now been displaced as a result of The War with Russia.
The Ambassador told MPs he knew immigration was a " very sensitive" issue in the UK, and any changes was " frankly For You to decide".
But he called for visa requirements to be dropped for " some period of time" to allow the maximum number of Ukrainians into Britain, pledging that his embassy will help deal with any influx.
However, He Said he does not expect " many of them to come" adding that most departing Ukrainians want to remain close to their homeland, such as in Poland or Slovakia, where there is less of a language barrier.
Conservative MP Tim Loughton , who sits on the Home Affairs Committee, expressed frustration with the Home Office over visa delays, accusing The Department of being " rather slow".
He added: " Some of us would like the home secretary to send some planes… and bring back planeloads of mostly mums with young children, And Then sort out the bureaucracy and the paperwork in the UK".
The Ambassador reiterated Ukraine's appeal for Nato to introduce a no-fly zone over the country, replying: " If you want to send planes, send F16s. "
Source of news: bbc.com
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