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On the sidelines of the G7 ministerial meeting in Rome, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha discussed European security and support for Ukraine with EU High Representative Josep Borrell and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot.
Sybiha reported this on the social network X, Ukrinform reports.
The Ukrainian Foreign Minister noted that he thanked Josep Borrell for his exceptional personal commitment to the unity and strength of the EU in supporting Ukraine and countering Russian aggression.
“We discussed ways to increase the cost of war for the aggressor,” Sybiha said.
He also said that he had held substantive talks with his French counterpart Jean-Noël Barrot on strengthening Ukraine, ensuring long-term security in Europe, and countering threats from Russia.
“We are grateful to France for defense assistance, the decision in favor of using long-range capabilities, as well as the expected transfer of Mirage 2000 aircraft,” Sybiha wrote.
As Ukrinform reported earlier, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andriy Sybiha and Italy Antonio Tajani discussed the expansion of defense cooperation, countering threats from Russia and the restoration of Ukraine.
Sybiha is on a visit to Italy to participate in a ministerial meeting of the Group of Seven.
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