Sybiha explains to Rubio, European FMs Ukraine's position on security guarantees

Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha explained Ukraine's position on security guarantees during a telephone conversation led by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

“I reiterated Ukraine’s position that security guarantees must be concrete, legally binding, and effective. They should be multidimensional, including military, diplomatic, legal, and other levels,” Sybiha said on X Monday night.

Sybiha noted that this conversation was based on previous contacts between the leaders of the countries, the visit of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Washington and the work of national security advisers.

The head of the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry stressed that all leaders share the conviction that the Ukrainian army is the fundamental level of any such guarantees, so its maximum strengthening is our top priority. Sybiha also confirmed that Ukraine is ready to take the next steps towards peace.

“We are ready for meetings at the level of leaders in any formats and geographies. We are ready to put an end to the killing and give diplomacy a chance. Moscow must know that it cannot drag its feet forever. If Russia continues to reject meaningful, constructive steps toward peace, it must face consequences: severe increase in sanctions and strengthening for Ukraine’s capabilities,” noted Sybiha, thanking the allies for their support and unity.

“Ukraine remains committed to its role as a transatlantic security contributor and trusted ally,” he summed up.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reportedly discussed with European and Ukrainian foreign ministers joint diplomatic efforts to achieve a lasting settlement to the Russian-Ukrainian war, US State Department Deputy Press Secretary Tommy Piggott said.