Ukraine Takes Center Stage as French, Ukrainian FMs Meet in Paris
(MENAFN) French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot met his Ukrainian counterpart, Andrii Sybiha, in Paris ahead of a G7 ministerial meeting scheduled for later Tuesday, with discussions focusing on military assistance, energy security and diplomatic efforts to end Russia's war against Ukraine.
In a statement published on X, Sybiha expressed gratitude to France for its warm reception and for ensuring Ukraine remained a central priority on the G7 agenda, including through a dedicated session addressing the country's situation.
“France’s leadership at this crucial moment truly matters,” Sybiha said, revealing that he had briefed Barrot on developments along the Ukrainian front lines, ongoing peace initiatives and broader international developments.
The two ministers also discussed a wide range of strategic priorities, including strengthening energy resilience, securing additional defense assistance and maintaining sanctions pressure on 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 has not yet issued a public statement regarding his discussions with the Ukrainian foreign minister.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry announced Monday that Sybiha was undertaking a two-day visit to Paris to participate in a G7 ministerial session dedicated to supporting Ukraine and hold several bilateral meetings, including talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
According to the ministry, Ukraine's top diplomat is expected to update international partners on battlefield developments, the impact of Russian attacks and Kyiv's most pressing requirements for strengthening its military capabilities and preparing 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 expressed gratitude to France for its warm reception and for ensuring Ukraine remained a central priority on the G7 agenda, including through a dedicated session addressing the country's situation.
“France’s leadership at this crucial moment truly matters,” Sybiha said, revealing that he had briefed Barrot on developments along the Ukrainian front lines, ongoing peace initiatives and broader international developments.
The two ministers also discussed a wide range of strategic priorities, including strengthening energy resilience, securing additional defense assistance and maintaining sanctions pressure on 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 has not yet issued a public statement regarding his discussions with the Ukrainian foreign minister.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry announced Monday that Sybiha was undertaking a two-day visit to Paris to participate in a G7 ministerial session dedicated to supporting Ukraine and hold several bilateral meetings, including talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
According to the ministry, Ukraine's top diplomat is expected to update international partners on battlefield developments, the impact of Russian attacks and Kyiv's most pressing requirements for strengthening its military capabilities and preparing 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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