Relations are characterized by the absence of problematic issues. Liechtenstein does not recognize Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea, supports Ukraine during Russia's full-scale military aggression, strongly condemns the Russian invasion, and also supports the urgency of investigating war crimes committed by Russia. Fully adheres to EU sanctions. Liechtenstein has joined the joint statement of the states-parties of the Rome Statute to the International Criminal Court regarding the investigation of crimes of genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity, supported the activation of the Moscow Mechanism of the OSCE.
On the initiative of Liechtenstein, on April 26, the resolution of the UN General Assembly was approved regarding the response to the use of the right of veto in the UN Security Council. This resolution does not cancel the right of veto in the Security Council, at the same time, its idea is to strengthen the transparency and accountability of the UN Security Council to the General Assembly in accordance with the Organization's Charter when making decisions in this body.
Liechtenstein is a co-author of the resolution of the UN General Assembly of November 7, 2022. Res. L.6/2022 "Further protection and compensation of damages for aggression against Ukraine", adopted at the 11th extraordinary session. The resolution is historic. It admits that Russia should be accountable for its aggression against Ukraine and recommends creating a register of damages. It also recognizes the need for Russia to compensate for the damage caused by violations of international law, creation of a register of claims for damages, losses and damages. For the first time, the Resolution contains a call on Russia to immediately stop the use of force against Ukraine and to completely and unconditionally withdraw its troops within its internationally recognized borders and territorial waters.
Liechtenstein is part of the coalition of countries for the creation of the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine (Core Group) actively supports the idea of its creation and prosecution of war criminals. Liechtenstein also joined the founding countries of the Register of Damages, created as part of the Council of Europe summit in Reykjavík (May 16-17, 2023).
Among the last contacts at the highest level
On January 17, 2023, the First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska met with His Serene Highness Hereditary Prince Alois of Liechtenstein "on the margins" of the World Economic Forum in Davos (Switzerland).
On May 26, 2022, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba has paid a visit the Principality of Liechtenstein. In the frames of the visit, he held talks with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Education and Sports of the Principality of Liechtenstein, Dominique Hasler, and paid a courtesy visit to His Serene Highness Hereditary Prince Alois of Liechtenstein.
On February 20, 2022, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba and Governmental Counselor, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Education and Sport of the Principality of Liechtenstein Dominique Hasler have hold a bilateral meeting during their participation in the Munich Security Conference. During the meeting, Dominique Hasler announced the Principality's decision to join the International Crimean Platform, thus becoming the 48th participating state.