"Following my official statement, which you kindly published, I have already notified the Cypriot police of ALL unfounded, illegal, and defamatory statements made by the former ambassador. The Honorary Consul also emphasized that "the rule of law must prevail, and slanderers must face the consequences." That same day, the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs denied reports of Nizhynsky’s voluntary resignation, stating that he had been submitted for recall before the resignation statements circulated in the media. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also called Nizhynsky’s statements a defamatory campaign and emphasized the baselessness of his accusations. The Honorary Consul emphasized that throughout his tenure and his entire professional career, he has performed his duties honestly, professionally, and in full compliance with the laws of both countries.