Kostjantyn Hryščenko

Kostyantyn Ivanovych Gryshchenko (born 28 October 1953) is a Ukrainian diplomat and politician. Since Ukraine gained independence, Gryshchenko has served in a succession of senior positions with responsibilities ranging from arms control and regional security to education and public health. He served as Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine (2012–2014), Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and First Deputy Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (2008–2010). He holds the diplomatic rank of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary.