Sybiha following meeting of Ukrainian-US expert teams: Ukraine committed fair and lasting peace
Ukraine seeks to implement the results of talks with the United States in Saudi Arabia regarding freedom of navigation in the Black Sea and a ceasefire at energy facilities, as well as to promote just peace, Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha said.
“Ukrainian and American teams worked constructively in Saudi Arabia, achieving significant results in terms of freedom of navigation in the Black Sea and a ceasefire on energy objects. Ukraine is committed to putting them into action and advancing a fair and lasting peace together with the U.S. and our European allies,” he said on X.
Sybiha stressed that “we are grateful to the U.S. for advancing this process and Saudi Arabia for hospitality and facilitation.”
“Unfortunately, we can already see Russia attempting to manipulate and condition agreements on sanctions relief or anything else. But this is only reflected in Russia’s own statements. Russia always lies, but now it will be especially visible for the entire world if Putin will continue to prolong the war. Ukraine agreed to U.S. proposal of a full 30-day ceasefire back on March 11th. Russia rejected it,” Sybiha recalled.
The head of the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry stressed that Ukraine does not believe Russian words. “And nobody should.”
Everyone should focus on the Russians' actions, not their statements, he said. The coming days will be critical in determining whether Russia is serious about peace or whether it is out to deceive the United States and the world.
“Pressure is the only cure for Russian lies. Moscow must face appropriate consequences for any manipulation or breach of agreements. We continue to work with our partners to ensure this,” Sybiha summed up.
As reported, the United States and Ukraine agreed to develop measures to implement the agreement banning strikes on energy facilities in Russia and Ukraine.