Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on the phone today. Secretary Blinken highlighted the United States’ steadfast support for Ukraine, including its ability to defend itself against Russian military positions over the border within Russia from which the Kremlin is launching attacks against Ukraine. The Secretary affirmed the United States’ strong support for the upcoming Switzerland-hosted Summit on Peace in Ukraine. The two agreed to finalize bilateral talks on long-term security arrangements in the next several weeks. They also discussed the impact newly-arrived U.S. military assistance is having on the battlefield. Secretary Blinken highlighted the United States’ enduring support for Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity and our commitment to Ukraine’s recovery.
