Acting Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal discussed further deepening of defense cooperation and sanctions policy during a meeting in Kyiv with U.S. Assistant to the President and Special Presidential Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg.
According to Ukrinform, this was reported by the Government portal.
Denys Shmyhal thanked Donald Trump for his decision to sell NATO countries weapons that are critical for Ukraine, in particular Patriot systems and missiles.
He noted that Ukraine is committed to further deepening defense cooperation with the United States, especially in the area of strengthening air defense.
In addition, the acting Prime Minister emphasized Ukraine’s interest in developing joint production with the US and further cooperation in the procurement of defense weapons together with Europe.
A separate topic of the meeting was the importance of strengthening sanctions against Russia.
“We must deal a truly painful blow to the russian economy. We are counting on the leadership of the United States in further achieving a sustainable and just peace,” Shmyhal emphasized and thanked Kellogg for his personal contribution and facilitation of the negotiation process.
As reported by Ukrinform, during meetings with U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg in Kyiv, the Ukrainian party discussed creating of a comprehensive “air shield” over Ukraine, the purchase and expansion of weapons production, as well as joint actions to compel Russia to peace.
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