Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on Thursday held a sequence of high-level talks with European and UK officers in Rome, searching for additional sanctions in opposition to Russia and better assist for Ukraine’s peace efforts and reconstruction.
Sybiha participated within the Weimar+ assembly hosted by Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, which additionally included representatives from France, Germany, Spain, Poland, the UK, EU, and NATO.
“We discussed steps to ramp up pressure on Moscow to achieve a full ceasefire and end the killing,” Sybiha stated, urging “ruining sanctions” on Russia’s power and banking sectors and a $30 oil worth cap.
Talks additionally addressed preparations for the upcoming G7, EU, and NATO summits, in addition to the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome subsequent month.
During a separate assembly with EU international coverage chief Kaja Kallas, Sybiha reaffirmed Ukraine’s readiness for a full ceasefire, claiming that Russia “continues to stall peace efforts and escalate terror against civilians.”
They additionally coordinated steps to return forcibly deported Ukrainian youngsters and strengthen EU sanctions.
In discussions with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, Sybiha welcomed Berlin’s position as Europe’s largest navy help supplier and agreed to coordinate additional air protection assist and joint actions “to increase pressure on Russia.”
Sybiha additionally met UK State Minister Stephen Doughty to debate deepening the bilateral strategic partnership and enhancing joint diplomatic efforts to realize a “just and lasting peace.”
“We are grateful to the UK’s unwavering support and leadership in strengthening Ukraine and our common security,” Sybiha stated.
Source: www.anews.com.tr