Sybiha discusses energy situation, new defense and financial support packages for Ukraine with counterparts
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha has held an online meeting with colleagues from the United Kingdom, Canada, the Netherlands, Norway, Finland, and France, during which, in particular, he discussed the energy situation and new defense and financial support packages for Ukraine.
"This morning, from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, which is currently operating from a backup electricity generator, I participated in an online meeting with my transatlantic colleagues from the United Kingdom's David Lammy, Canada's Anita Anand, Finland's Elina Valtonen, Norway's Espen Barth Eide, the Netherlands' Caspar Veldkamp, and France's Minister Plenipotentiary for European Affairs Benjamin Haddad. The main topic was the emergency energy situation in Ukraine caused by Russian strikes, as well as urgent assistance from partners to restore electricity and heating for Ukrainians," Sybiha wrote in the Telegram channel.
He also reported that together with partners, we discussed new packages of defense and financial support for Ukraine.
"Together with partners, we also discussed new packages of defense and financial support. We discussed peace efforts and the situation on the battlefield. I informed my colleagues about the latest news. The Ukrainian negotiating team is actively working with the American side in Davos. There is a chance to accelerate the peace process. Ukraine is ready. Ukrainians deserve peace," Sybiha said.
He thanked his colleagues for their personal commitment and urgent assistance from their countries at such a difficult time for Ukraine and Europe. "The Ukrainian issue continues to remain among the top priorities of the international agenda," the Ukrainian Foreign Minister added.