Andrii Sybiha, Ukraine's Minister of Foreign Affairs, has held a phone conversation with Antony Blinken on his final day as US Secretary of State before transitioning power to the new administration.

Source: Sybiha on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda

Details: Sybiha shared that during the farewell call, he expressed gratitude to Antony Blinken "for his crucial role at a watershed moment in history that helped ensure Ukraine's survival as an independent, free and European nation".

Quote: "We value our strategic partnership and rely on continued support from the new US administration." 

Background:

• Earlier this week, Blinken stated that the Trump administration has the necessary conditions to assist Ukraine in reaching a favourable agreement to end the war, should Kyiv decide to initiate such negotiations. He emphasised that any agreement must include effective deterrence to prevent Russia from launching another war.
• On the evening of 18 January, President-elect Donald Trump arrived in Washington ahead of his inauguration, scheduled for 20 January.

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