Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has discussed countering Russian aggression with the Prime Ministers of Bulgaria and Croatia, as well as the Chancellor of Austria, on Wednesday.

"During a conversation with Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer, he thanked for comprehensive support. Today, increasing pressure on Russia is of decisive importance – stopping shelling and attacks on peaceful Ukrainians. We also count on the support of Ukraine's EU membership," Shmyhal wrote on Twitter.

He also said that he had spoken with Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov and thanked for the support of Ukraine's integration into the EU and humanitarian assistance.

In addition, the parties discussed ways to counter Russian aggression and protect people.

"Croatia supports Ukraine on its way to the EU. Once again, I was convinced of this during a conversation with Prime Minister Andrej Plenković. We discussed tougher sanctions against Russia. I thanked the Ukrainians for their support," the prime minister wrote on the social network.