Sybiha, Blinken discuss accelerating military aid, sanctions against Russia

13:53, 07.09.2024 1 min read

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha held a telephone conversation with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who they discussed with, in particular, military aid and strengthening sanctions against Russia.

"Great call with Secretary Blinken to reaffirm the Ukraine-U.S. strategic partnership. We discussed ways to speed up military aid, advance the Peace Formula, and tighten sanctions against Russia. I look forward to working closely together to defend shared democratic values," Sybiha said on the social network X on Saturday.

As reported, on September 5, the Verkhovna Rada appointed Sybiha as Minister of Foreign Affairs. Before that, since 2024, he was the first deputy minister of foreign affairs of Ukraine.