The European Union intends to continue providing Ukraine with weapons to ensure a strong position in negotiations and protection against possible attacks. EU representatives will not agree to stop supplies, even if the Russian Federation demands it.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Portugal has announced his intention to expand support for Ukraine, coordinating with the EU and NATO. The country is ready to increase assistance in various areas, including the F-16 program.
Andriy Sybiga discussed with Beate Meinl-Reisinger the expansion of economic partnership and attracting Austrian business to projects in Ukraine.
Minister Sybiga stated that Ukraine supports the US initiative for a 30-day ceasefire, emphasizing the importance of diplomacy that relies on a strong position of the Armed Forces. He emphasized the inadmissibility of compromises regarding territorial integrity.
Austria will provide Ukraine with an additional 2 million euros to support the "Grain from Ukraine" initiative. The country has already provided almost 300 million euros in financial and humanitarian aid.
Ukraine is forming a team to monitor a possible ceasefire with Russia. Sybiha emphasized the importance of avoiding provocations, given the experience of the Minsk process.
Andriy Sybiha reacted to Putin's refusal to a truce, emphasizing that this shows the unwillingness of the Russian Federation to stop the war. Ukraine supported the US proposal for a ceasefire.
Ukraine has transferred an additional 3,850 tons of wheat flour to Syria as part of President Zelenskyy's program. This will provide 60,000 Syrians for six months.
Radosław Sikorski announced the resumption of arms supplies through Jasionka to the previous level. He also announced new proposals to end Russian aggression.
The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine presented the US Secretary of State with an icon of the Mother of God, made on a box from under the ammunition. During the negotiations in Jeddah, the release of Ukrainian prisoners and the return of children were discussed, in particular.