US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Ukraine’s new Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller states.
"The Secretary congratulated Sybiha on his new position and underlined the enduring strength of the United States’ partnership with Ukraine, including ongoing military, economic, and humanitarian support to sustain Ukraine’s fight against Russia’s aggression and speed the recovery of Ukraine’s economy.
The two discussed the upcoming diplomatic calendar, and the Secretary confirmed U.S. support for Ukrainian events planned for the opening week of the UN General Assembly," the statement reads.
"I spoke with Ukraine's new Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha. He is a longtime partner and I'm confident we will continue the good work and close collaboration established by his predecessor. I look forward to seeing him in person in the weeks ahead," Blinken stated on
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"Great call with Secretary Blinken to reaffirm the Ukraine-U.S. strategic partnership. We discussed ways to speed up military aid, advance the Peace Formula, and tighten sanctions against Russia. I look forward to working closely together to defend shared democratic values," Sybiha stated on
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