Ukraine's foreign minister discusses threats from Russia and Belarus with Rutte

Olha Kovalchuk, VALENTYNA ROMANENKO - 21 May, 20:12

Andrii Sybiha and Mark Rutte. Photo: Ukraine's Foreign Ministry

Foreign Minister of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha held a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on the sidelines of the Alliance's ministerial meeting in the Swedish city of Helsingborg.

Source: Sybiha on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda

Details: The Ukrainian minister briefed the NATO secretary general on the intensification of Russian military threats emanating from Belarus towards Ukraine and Europe as a whole.

Sybiha stressed that strong collective deterrence is currently necessary to thwart Moscow's and Minsk's plans.

The officials also discussed the latest developments on the battlefield and Ukraine's long-range strikes on Russia, as well as the need to develop the PURL initiative for the procurement of American weaponry.

Peace negotiations on ending the war were also among the topics discussed.

Quote: "We also spoke about peace efforts and Europe's role. To advance diplomacy, pressure on Moscow remains critical. I reiterated that there should be no easing of sanctions."

Background:

The NATO foreign ministers' meeting is taking place in Helsingborg, Sweden, on 21-22 May. A NATO-Ukraine Council meeting is also expected on its sidelines in the format of an informal dinner, to which Ukrainian Minister Andrii Sybiha will be invited.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stated that the meeting in the Swedish city of Helsingborg will address the war in the Middle East and strengthening support for Ukraine.

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