On the diplomatic front, Foreign Minister Kuleba said after his visit to Bucharest last week: “Energy has a huge potential of mutual benefit for Ukraine, Romania and the region as a whole.” Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry said: “The ministers devoted considerable time to discussing ambitious plans cooperation in the energy sector.” Kuleba also announced that Ukraine will open its first diplomatic office outside of Bucharest, in the border town of Sighetu Marmației. This is across the Tisa River from Solotvyno, Zakarpattia, where Romania has one of its three consulates in Ukraine.