Peace efforts cannot be completed without US, says Ukraine's foreign minister

Khrystyna Bondarieva , Yevhen Kizilov - 12 May, 16:39

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Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has stressed the importance of recognising that US involvement is essential to achieving real progress in peace efforts aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war.

Source: Sybiha at an event hosted by the Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM) on 12 May, as reported by European Pravda

Details: Sybiha noted that Ukraine expects the United States to play a leading role in the process. He also underlined the importance of purchasing weapons from the US and welcomed Washington's efforts in the peace process.

"We buy weaponry from them. That's why this programme, the PURL programme, is so crucial for us, because for us it's the only way to buy strategic air defense systems and long range missiles," Sybiha said.

Meanwhile, the minister emphasised that he does not believe it is possible to bring peace efforts to an end without US efforts.

"It is not possible. We need their engagement, but also in parallel we need their influence and their pressure on Russia. I think it's important to acknowledge that," Sybiha noted.

Background:

Ukraine expects representatives of US President Donald Trump to visit Kyiv around the turn of spring and summer.
On 11 May, Andrii Sybiha took part in a meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels, where he proposed strengthening Europe's role in peace efforts.

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