Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii has Sybiha has discussed the battlefield situation, peace efforts, and ways to bolster Ukraine’s air defenses with his French counterpart, Jean-Noël Barrot, during talks in Paris.
Sybiha reported this on X following their talks on the sidelines of the G7 foreign ministers’ gathering, chaired by France, according to Ukrinform.
“Jean-Noël, thank you for the warm welcome and for placing Ukraine at the center of the meeting’s agenda, including through a dedicated G7+Ukraine session. France’s leadership at this extremely important moment truly matters,” Sybiha wrote.
The Ukrainian FM briefed his French counterpart on the battlefield situation, peace efforts, and international developments. The two ministers also discussed a broad range of priority issues, from energy resilience to strengthening Ukraine’s defense capabilities and imposing sanctions on Russia.
Sybiha emphasized that Ukraine particularly appreciates the efforts that helped mobilize support for its energy security this winter and is counting on continued coordination to further strengthen its air defense capabilities.
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As reported by Ukrinform, Sybiha is taking part in a G7 foreign ministers’ session on support for Ukraine in Paris on November 10. The ministers are expected to discuss, among other issues, strengthening air defenses, financial assistance, and support for Ukraine’s energy sector ahead of winter.
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