Report
Report
Report
REPORT
on passing of the internship
by the 1-year student at the training area
293 “International Law” 104 class
Merkulov Kyrylo
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION……………………………………………………………………3
CONCLUSIONS……………………………………………………………………..32
The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs during the period of the Soviet
Union
In addition to the state-building efforts of the Ukrainian People's Republic
(UPR), West Ukrainian People's Republic (WUPR), Hetman government, and the
Directory, parallel state structures of Soviet Ukraine began to form in July 1917. The
People's Secretariat of International Affairs, later transformed into the People's
Secretariat of Foreign Affairs under the leadership of Volodymyr Zatonsky, assumed
some foreign policy functions during the formation of Soviet Ukraine's power
structures. In January 1919, the Council of People's Commissars of the Ukrainian
Socialist Soviet Republic (USSR) was established, with Chrystyjan Rakovsky serving
as the head of both the Council and the Foreign Ministry of Soviet Ukraine.
Representatives of the USSR were present in Warsaw, Berlin, and Prague, while
foreign diplomatic representatives of Poland, Austria, Germany, and Czechoslovakia
primarily handled trade, economic, and consular matters in Soviet Ukraine. However,
with the establishment of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics in December 1922,
all foreign policy, economic, and trade affairs fell under the jurisdiction of the central
Union authorities, depriving Ukraine of its ability to conduct independent foreign
policy. It was not until February 1, 1944, when the Supreme Council of the Soviet
Union adopted a law delegating powers in the field of foreign affairs to the Union
republics, that Ukraine regained its rights in foreign policy after a two-decade hiatus.
During the period of 1944-1990, Ukraine's international activities primarily revolved
around its participation in the United Nations (UN), allowing limited opportunities to
communicate with the international community, engage in global and regional
discussions, and gain experience in multilateral diplomacy. As a founding member of
the UN, the Ukrainian SSR played an active role in shaping the UN Charter and its
institutions. Ukrainian SSR became a member of various international agencies,
including the International Court of Justice (1945) and organizations such as the
World Health Organization, Universal Postal Union, World Meteorological
Organization, International Labour Organization (ILO), UNESCO, the Economic
Commission for Europe, and the IAEA. Ukraine also served as a non-permanent
member of the UN Security Council in 1948-1949 and 1984-1985. However, it was
only in 2000-2001, during its third term as a non-permanent member of the UN
Security Council, that Ukraine participated as an independent state in international
relations.
In the early years of independence, Ukraine gained recognition from over 170
foreign countries, with diplomatic relations and bilateral cooperation being
established with nearly all of them. On July 2, 1993, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine
adopted the Basic Directions of Foreign Policy, which provided a framework for
Ukraine's foreign relations. According to Article 106 of the Ukrainian Constitution,
the President of Ukraine assumes responsibility for the country's foreign policy. The
President represents Ukraine in international relations, conducts negotiations, and
concludes international treaties. Additionally, the President has the authority to
recognize foreign states, appoint and dismiss heads of diplomatic missions, and accept
credentials of foreign diplomatic representatives.
IN DETAILS (selectively):
Austria (Ambassador: Mr. Arad Benkö, 01030; Location: Kyiv, Ivan Franko St.,
33; Date of establishing: January 24, 1992)
France (Ambassador: Mr. Etienne de Poncins; Location: 01901, Kyiv, Reitarska
St., 39)
Germany (Ambassador: Mrs. Anka Feldhusen; Location: 01901, Kyiv, Bohdana
Khmelnytskoho St., 25)
Great Britain (Ambassador: Ms. Melinda Simmons; Location: 01901, Kyiv,
Desiatynna St., 9)
Italy (Ambassador: Mr. Pier Francesco Zazo; Location: 01901, Kyiv, Yaroslavіv
Val St., 32-B)
Poland (Ambassador: Mr. Bartosz Cichocki; Location: 01901, Kyiv, Yaroslavіv
Val St., 12)
Spain (Ambassador: Mr. Ricardo López-Aranda Jagu; Located: 01901, Kyiv,
Khoryva St., 46)
Japan (Ambassador: Mr. Kuninori Matsuda; Located: 01901, Kyiv, Muzeinyi
Lane, 4)
Kazakhstan (Ambassador: Mr. Darkhan Amanovich Kaletayev; Located: 01901,
Kyiv, Yurіia Illienka St., 26)
Egypt (Ambassador: Mr. Ayman Ahmed Mokhtar Elgammal; Located: 01901,
Kyiv, Observatorna St., 19)
Israel (Ambassador: Mr. Michael Brodsky; Located: 01901, Kyiv, Lesі Ukrainky
Avenue, 34)
Canada (Ambassador: Mrs. Larisa Galadza-Cronin; Located: 01901, Kyiv,
Kostelna St., 13-A)
USA (Ambassador: Ms. Bridget A.Brink; Located: 04112, Kyiv, Ihoria
Sikorskoho St., 4)
Argentina (Ambassador: Mrs. Elena Leticia Teresa Mikusinski; Located: 01901,
Kyiv, Ivana Fedorova St., 12, 6-th floor)
6. Consular Affairs
Apostille
Apostille is a special stamp that is affixed to official documents and certifies the
authenticity of the signature, the quality in which the person who signed the document
acted, and, in the appropriate case, the authenticity of the impression of the seal or
stamp with which the document is affixed.
Apostille is affixed:
-on official documents issued by the courts of Ukraine;
-on official documents emanating from justice bodies, state archival institutions,
bodies for the execution of punishments and probation;
-on official documents issued by the Ministry of Education and Science of
Ukraine, central executive bodies whose activities are directed and coordinated by the
Cabinet of Ministers through the Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine, their
territorial bodies, educational institutions, enterprises, institutions and organizations
that provide services in the field of education and sciences or conduct other activities
related to the provision of such services;
-on official documents drawn up by public and private notaries;
-on official certificates executed on documents signed by persons in their private
capacity, such as official certificates of registration of a document or fact that existed
on a certain date, and official and notarial certificates of signatures;
-on official documents issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, its
territorial bodies for the provision of service services and separate points of
registration of a qualified provider of electronic trust services - an accredited key
certification center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine;
-on official documents issued by the State Migration Service of Ukraine, its
territorial bodies and territorial subdivisions related to the field of migration
(immigration and emigration), including combating illegal (illegal) migration,
citizenship, refugees and other legally defined categories of migrants;
-on official documents issued by the State Tax Service of Ukraine and its
territorial bodies;
-on other official documents.
Apostille is not affixed to:
-original documents certifying identity and confirming citizenship of Ukraine,
documents certifying identity and confirming its special status, military tickets,
employment records, permits to carry weapons, vehicle registration certificates
(technical passports), other certificates issued in accordance with legislation of
Ukraine;
-originals, copies (photocopies) of regulatory and legal acts, explanations and
legal conclusions regarding their application, documents that have the nature of
correspondence.
Legalization
Consular legalization of official documents is a procedure for confirming the
authenticity of the originals of official documents or certifying the authenticity of
signatures of officials authorized to certify signatures on documents, as well as the
authenticity of impressions of stamps and seals used to seal the document.
Consular legalization is carried out by an authorized employee of the Consular
Service Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Representations of
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the territory of Ukraine or a consular official of a
foreign diplomatic institution of Ukraine.
QUESTION III
1. The history of the UN:
The United Nations was established after World War II in an attempt to maintain
international peace and security and to achieve cooperation among nations on
economic, social, and humanitarian problems. Its forerunner was the League of
Nations, an organization conceived under similar circumstances following World War
I. Established in 1919 under the Treaty of Versailles "to promote international
cooperation and to achieve peace and security," the League of Nations ceased its
activities after it failed to prevent global war.
The need for an international organization to replace the League of Nations was
first stated officially on October 30, 1943, in the Moscow Declaration issued by
China, Great Britain, the United States, and the USSR. At the Dumbarton Oaks
Conference in 1944, those four countries drafted specific proposals for a charter for
the new organization. Later, at the Yalta Conference, in February of 1945, further
agreement was reached on the framework and structure of the organization. Later that
year, representatives of 50 nations attended the founding conference in San Francisco,
where they drafted and later signed the UN charter. The required number of nations
ratified the charter on October 24, 1945 (officially United Nations Day).
The United Nations has grown greatly in size since its inception. It began with
51 founding member nations and has since grown to 193 member states,
demonstrating a worldwide commitment to diversity and representation. The General
Assembly, in which each member state has an equal say, is a key platform for
important decisions on international peace and security issues.
Along with peacekeeping, the UN has established a number of development
goals to address global concerns. The Millennium Development Goals (2000-2015)
aimed to eliminate poverty, promote gender equality, enhance healthcare, and address
environmental concerns. Building on the success of the Millennium Development
Goals (MDGs), the United Nations (UN) established the Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs) in 2015. These targets include poverty eradication, climate action,
excellent education, and the development of sustainable cities, all of which must be
met by 2030.
CONCLUSION
An internship provides valuable hands-on experience in one's chosen field and
aids in the consolidation and organization of theoretical knowledge. It plays an
indispensable role in honing the expertise of professionals in their respective domains.
During my internship, I had the privilege of engaging with the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs of Ukraine, delving into the realm of international conventions, and actively
participating in contract negotiations.
Throughout the course of the internship, I effectively fulfilled the following
objectives:
-Attained a comprehensive understanding of the operational dynamics within the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.
-Acquainted myself with the intricate organizational framework governing the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.
-Acknowledged and appreciated the instrumental role played by the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs of Ukraine in shaping the country's foreign policy.
-Delved into the study of the Rome Statute, focusing extensively on articles 5, 7,
8, and 8 bis.
-Cultivated adeptness in case analysis and honed decision-making skills based on
compelling evidence and substantiated proof.
-Clarified the fundamental nature of war crimes and crimes against humanity,
effectively discerning the distinctions between war crimes and military crimes.
By successfully accomplishing the set objectives of the internship, I acquired the
necessary tools to seamlessly apply my theoretical knowledge in real-world scenarios