Ukraine ready for various ceasefire formats, but EU must exert crushing pressure on Moscow – Sybiha
Ukraine is ready to consider various truce options; however, compelling Moscow to agree to peace requires uncompromising pressure from Europe, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated on X on Monday while attending the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Luxembourg.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha has stated that Ukraine is prepared to engage in various ceasefire formats during peace efforts, but emphasizes the need for decisive European pressure on Moscow. Speaking at the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Luxembourg, Sybiha urged the EU to apply "devastating pressure," including the use of frozen assets, trade embargoes, and visa restrictions against Russia.
He welcomed the EU's adoption of a major sanction package against Russia and its agreement to open additional negotiating clusters for Ukraine's EU accession. Sybiha also visited frontline sites and briefed European counterparts on the current situation, presenting defense needs to counter Russian aerial terror. He called for increased isolation of Russia in international sports, culture, and discussed ways to address the funding gap for Ukraine's defense needs.
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