US Ambassador to Macedonia Kate Byrnes welcomed the position the country took with regard to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

On the subject of Ukraine, (North) Macedonia as a NATO ally, as a strong partner in lockstep with the EU, as a responsible member of the international community is joining with the rest of us, with the United States and others, to condemn the actions that are taking place in the Ukraine right now, Russia’s brutal aggression, its act of war in Ukraine. Stepping up to make sure that this condemnation is clear and strong, but also stepping up in support of the people of Ukraine, as we all are, providing them with the support they need right now, ensuring that at one point there will be accountability for Russia’s actions. At the same time, (North) Macedonia is working with us in NATO and bilaterally to be focused in defending against our allied interests, Byrnes said.

She also said that the US will continue to work to ensure that Macedonia is fully integrated in the European Union as well, calling the events in Ukraine a galvanizing moment.