Ukraine's foreign minister meets his US counterpart on G7 sidelines: Ukraine war and Middle East discussed

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has held a meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, during which the parties discussed continued support for Ukraine, pressure on Russia and developments in the Middle East.

Source: European Pravda, citing Sybiha on X (Twitter)

Details: The meeting between Sybiha and Rubio took place on the sidelines of a G7 ministerial meeting in France.

In the context of the talks, Ukraine's foreign minister stressed the decisive role of the United States in advancing peace efforts.

"Ukraine's proposals are realistic and doable. Pressure on Russia is key to make Moscow end the war," he emphasised.

The discussions also covered developments in the Middle East.

"Ukraine's position is that the regimes in Moscow and Tehran work together to prolong the war. And they both must face consolidated pressure. Ukraine's tangible assistance to the Gulf states in protecting from Iranian terror has demonstrated our role as a security partner and contributor," Sybiha noted.

He also stressed the need for countering Russia's aggression against Ukraine to remain a priority on the international agenda.

Background:

• Finnish President Alexander Stubb previously expressed hope that his US counterpart Donald Trump would not abandon his promise to bring Russia's war against Ukraine to an end.
• Financial Times reported that following the start of the US operation in Iran, President Donald Trump has been losing interest in negotiations on a peaceful settlement of Russia's war against Ukraine.

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