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Sybiha-Barrot meeting: Time for Europe to play more active role in peace efforts

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha held a meeting with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot, during which the parties focused on Ukraine's urgent defense needs to protect cities and critical infrastructure from attacks by Russia.

Sybiha-Barrot meeting: Time for Europe to play more active role in peace efforts

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha and French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot met to discuss Ukraine's urgent defense needs against Russian attacks, with both parties agreeing on the need for Europe to play a more active role in peace efforts. Sybiha highlighted the importance of enhancing Ukraine's energy resilience before winter, while also emphasizing the potential benefits of utilizing frozen Russian assets and imposing restrictions on Russian military personnel involved in combat operations.

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