Sybiha outlines priorities at G7 meeting: air defence, energy and sanctions

Sybiha outlines priorities at G7 meeting: air defence, energy and sanctions
Sybiha outlines priorities at G7 meeting: air defence, energy and sanctions

Kyiv's key requests to international partners

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha issued a statement detailing the state's urgent needs against the backdrop of the meeting of G7 foreign ministers. He identified the main priorities as the need to strengthen the air defence system, provide additional energy support, and introduce stricter sanctions measures against Russia. A separate point remains the demand to prevent Russian and Belarusian athletes from participating in international competitions.

High-level participation in the discussion

According to Sybiha, the issue of peace in Ukraine remains at the centre of the G7's attention. He thanked French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot for maintaining this topic at a high level. The meeting was attended by heads of foreign affairs departments from G7 countries, including US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas.

Funding and sanctions pressure

In his post, the minister outlined a list of the most pressing issues requiring immediate resolution:

  • expanding air defence capabilities;
  • increasing the volume of energy assistance;
  • ensuring an adequate level of funding;
  • strengthening the sanctions regime against Russia, particularly regarding its "shadow" fleet, as well as establishing a ban on entry for Russian citizens.

Humanitarian missions and prospects for a ceasefire

Sybiha informed partners of escalation actions by Russia and provided information on the conduct of a humanitarian mission in Oleshky. He expressed gratitude to US First Lady Melania Trump for her mediating role in this process.

The minister noted that the created momentum should be used to move towards a full ceasefire, de-escalation of the conflict, and the implementation of measures aimed at strengthening trust between the parties.

Sports sanctions and food security

Sybiha paid particular attention to Russia's attempts to "whitewash" war crimes through participation in international sporting events. He emphasised that any easing of sanctions in the sports sector during an ongoing war is unacceptable and immoral. Therefore, he called on partners to maintain the ban on allowing Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate in major tournaments.

Global food security was also among the topics discussed. The Foreign Minister emphasised that Ukraine has specific practical proposals for restoring freedom of navigation in the Black Sea.

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