Sybiha told Kallas about the need for urgent support of Ukraine's export routes
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Minister Sybiha discussed with Kallas the safety of navigation and the need to support the "Solidarity Lanes". He thanked for the 21st EU sanctions package against Russia.
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha held a phone conversation on July 23 with the High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas. The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine reported on the results of the talks, writes UNN.
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Sybiha welcomed the agreement reached in the European Union on the 21st package of sanctions against russia and thanked partners for maintaining pressure on the aggressor state.
I had a frank and substantive conversation with the High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas. I welcomed the agreement reached in the European Union on the 21st package of sanctions against russia and thanked the EU for maintaining pressure on the aggressor. Every new russian attack must be met with an even tougher sanctions response
Discussed the safety of navigation
According to the minister, russia continues to attack civilian shipping in the Black Sea. He noted that since the beginning of July alone, 31 merchant vessels have been attacked, which threatens the freedom of navigation and the food security of millions of people.
The parties also discussed preparations for possible scenarios of the situation's development. Ukraine counts on urgent EU support for the uninterrupted operation of the "Solidarity Lanes", increasing the capacity of the Danube corridor, and further coordination of actions with European partners.