Lecture by Roman NEDILSKYI, Director of the Personnel Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine

On October 8, 2026, with the support of the Department of International Organizations and Diplomatic Service at the Institute of International Relations of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, a practice-oriented professional meeting was held with Roman NEDILSKYI, Director of the Personnel Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.

The event was conducted for third-year Bachelor’s degree students majoring in International Communications as part of the course "Fundamentals of Diplomacy and Diplomatic Service" (lecturer — Prof. Viktor MATVIYENKO).

The masterclass lecture was dedicated to the topic: "Modern International Legal Practice of Ensuring Diplomatic Activities Abroad. Diplomatic Representation of Ukraine in a Foreign State: Regulatory and Legal Framework, Structure, Tasks, and Functions. Diplomatic Service Abroad."

During the meeting, Roman NEDILSKYI shared practical experience on the functioning of Ukrainian diplomatic missions in contemporary conditions.

Special attention was paid to the regulatory and legal foundations of foreign diplomatic missions, the specifics of their organizational structure, and the priority tasks of diplomats abroad. The guest speaker elaborately highlighted the personnel and organizational aspects of the MFA of Ukraine, immersing future specialists in the realities of modern diplomatic practice.

Students had a unique opportunity to ask questions to an experienced practitioner and delve into the nuances of professional fulfillment within the diplomatic service of Ukraine.