Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio during the G7 meeting in Canada. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine reports this in Telegram and Rubio on the social network X.
Sibiga emphasized that Ukraine appreciates the peace efforts of US President Donald Trump, as well as the very effective US sanctions against Russian energy.
"We must continue to increase the cost of war for Putin and his regime, forcing Russia to end the war," — added the minister.
The Ukrainian Foreign Minister also briefed his American colleague on the current situation on the battlefield, peace efforts, and specific priorities for strengthening Ukraine's defense and energy sustainability.
Rubio noted that during the meeting he discussed with Sybiga ways to strengthen Ukraine's defense and find ways to end the "bloody conflict."
"The United States continues to work with partners, calling on Russia to engage in diplomacy and direct dialogue with Ukraine for the sake of a strong and lasting peace," — he drew attention.
