"Unlocking the Doors to History": How Ukrainian Diplomacy Paved the Way to the World

This portal allows everyone to touch living testimonies of how Ukrainian diplomacy fought for independence and recognition one hundred years ago.

The eArchive is a true treasure trove for history researchers, journalists, and everyone interested in Ukraine's past. Thousands of digitized documents, photographs, stories about the locations of Ukrainian missions, and other unique materials have been collected here, shedding light on the dramatic and heroic events of the early 20th century.

State Acts and Agreements: Universals of the Central Rada, Hetman Charters, resolutions of the Directorate, as well as texts of international treaties, including the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk and agreements with other states.

• Documents of the Foreign Affairs Department: MFA structure, orders, transcripts of meetings of ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions.

• Materials on Diplomatic Missions and Consulates: Information on the activities of Ukrainian representations abroad, personnel, reports, and diplomatic passports.

• Documents on Bilateral Relations: Negotiation materials with various countries of the world, correspondence, and other documents reflecting Ukraine's relationships with partners.

• History of Places of Ukrainian Diplomacy: An interactive map marking buildings where Ukrainian diplomats worked in various countries of the world.

• Diplomatic Education and Courses: Documents on the creation of the first diplomatic courses and training of personnel for the foreign affairs department.

The Diplomatic eArchive is not just a collection of ancient papers. It is living confirmation that Ukraine has a long and rich history of diplomacy, that our state has always strived to be an active participant in international processes and to build equal relations with other countries. These documents disprove many myths and stereotypes that have been imposed on us for decades, and help to better understand the origins of modern Ukrainian diplomacy.

Explore the eArchive, learn new facts about the history of our state, and be inspired by the example of those who fought for Ukraine's independence one hundred years ago.

Follow the link and discover the world of Ukrainian diplomacy: https://earchive.mfa.gov.ua/