Ukraine receives requests from 11 countries for security support in connection with Iran's actions – Sybiha
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha participated online on Monday in the monthly meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, during which he noted that the war in the Middle East has demonstrated Ukraine's role as a security contributor.
According to the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry's website, the minister informed his colleagues that Ukraine had received requests from a total of eleven countries for security support in connection with the Iranian regime's aggressive actions.
"For years, Iran supplied weapons to the Russian aggressor. Today, the Iranian regime is a terrorist and nuclear threat. Ukraine has decided to help with a practical contribution—just as it did previously through the 'Grain from Ukraine' initiative," Sybiha emphasized.
He urged his European colleagues to maintain their focus on supporting Ukraine, as a just and lasting peace in Europe remains a shared priority. The minister also noted Ukraine's commitment to the peace process and its readiness for the next round of trilateral talks. At the same time, Sybiha emphasized that achieving real progress requires a meeting at the leadership level.
The Minister also noted the need to unblock the agreed EUR 90 billion loan and the inadmissibility of tying these funds to the operation of the Druzhba oil pipeline. "In this context, any blackmail of Ukraine through the seizure of our people and public funds is absolutely unacceptable. We call on Hungary to ensure the return of public funds to Ukraine," he emphasized.
Sybiha also addressed the topic of Ukraine's future EU membership and urged his colleagues to view it not only through the prism of enlargement, but also as an important element of long-term security and stability in Europe. This also applies to the membership of other candidate countries – the Western Balkan countries and Moldova.
The minister called on partners to further mobilize their efforts in the current circumstances.
"Countering Iran's aggressive regime must be accompanied by increased pressure on Russia's aggressive regime," Sybiha emphasized.
