France Ukraine Discuss Defense Support Ahead of G7 Ministerial Talks
(MENAFN) French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot held talks with his Ukrainian counterpart, Andrii Sybiha, in Paris ahead of a G7 foreign ministers' meeting scheduled for Tuesday.
In a statement published on X, Sybiha thanked Barrot for the warm reception and for ensuring Ukraine featured prominently on the meeting's agenda, including through a dedicated session focused on Kyiv.
“France’s leadership at this crucial moment truly matters,” Sybiha said, noting that he had briefed Barrot on developments along the Ukrainian frontline, ongoing peace initiatives and the wider international situation.
He said their discussions covered Ukraine's main priorities, including strengthening energy resilience, securing defense assistance and maintaining sanctions against Russia.
“We especially value the efforts that helped mobilise support for Ukraine’s energy security this winter and count on continued coordination to strengthen our air defense,” he added.
Barrot had not issued a public statement about the meeting at the time of the report.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry announced Monday that Sybiha would travel to Paris for a two-day visit, during which he was expected to participate in a G7 ministerial session on support for Ukraine and hold several bilateral meetings, including with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
The ministry said Sybiha would provide allied countries with an update on battlefield developments, the impact of Russian attacks and Kyiv's most urgent requirements for defense capabilities and preparations for the approaching winter.
“The minister will also coordinate positions with G7 nations regarding peace efforts,” it said, adding that the meeting would focus on “steps toward de-escalation and achieving peace, strengthening the protection of Ukrainian skies, exerting pressure on the aggressor, ensuring global food security, and upholding freedom of navigation in the Black Sea.”
In a statement published on X, Sybiha thanked Barrot for the warm reception and for ensuring Ukraine featured prominently on the meeting's agenda, including through a dedicated session focused on Kyiv.
“France’s leadership at this crucial moment truly matters,” Sybiha said, noting that he had briefed Barrot on developments along the Ukrainian frontline, ongoing peace initiatives and the wider international situation.
He said their discussions covered Ukraine's main priorities, including strengthening energy resilience, securing defense assistance and maintaining sanctions against Russia.
“We especially value the efforts that helped mobilise support for Ukraine’s energy security this winter and count on continued coordination to strengthen our air defense,” he added.
Barrot had not issued a public statement about the meeting at the time of the report.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry announced Monday that Sybiha would travel to Paris for a two-day visit, during which he was expected to participate in a G7 ministerial session on support for Ukraine and hold several bilateral meetings, including with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
The ministry said Sybiha would provide allied countries with an update on battlefield developments, the impact of Russian attacks and Kyiv's most urgent requirements for defense capabilities and preparations for the approaching winter.
“The minister will also coordinate positions with G7 nations regarding peace efforts,” it said, adding that the meeting would focus on “steps toward de-escalation and achieving peace, strengthening the protection of Ukrainian skies, exerting pressure on the aggressor, ensuring global food security, and upholding freedom of navigation in the Black Sea.”
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