Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha met with Barbara Woodward, Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom to the United Nations, who is on a visit to Ukraine.
Andrii Sybiha highly appreciated the strong allied support that the United Kingdom has been providing to Ukraine from the first days of the full-scale Russian invasion. He specifically noted the active and effective assistance to Ukraine from the United Kingdom and personally from Barbara Woodward within the United Nations, primarily in the Security Council and the General Assembly.
"We are grateful and well remember that it was during your presidency of the UN Security Council last April that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was able to address the Council for the first time since the start of Russia's large-scale attack," the Deputy Head of the Presidential Office emphasized.
Andrii Sybiha informed about the results of the recent visits of the Ukrainian President and his efforts to mobilize international support for our country, the situation on the battlefield and the priority needs of Ukrainian defenders, as well as economic and humanitarian challenges. He emphasized the significant achievements of our country this year, especially the liberation of more than 50% of the territories of Ukraine temporarily occupied by Russia, progress in restoring freedom of navigation in the Black Sea and ensuring the functioning of an alternative sea corridor.
"We appreciate the assistance of the United Kingdom in ensuring the operation of an alternative maritime route, as well as your leadership together with Norway in creating a maritime coalition," noted the Deputy Head of the Presidential Office.
He expressed hope for further comprehensive support from the United Kingdom, especially in defense, military-technical and macroeconomic areas.
During the meeting, the exceptional historical and motivational significance of the European Council's decision to open negotiations regarding Ukraine's accession to the EU was highlighted.
The interlocutors discussed in detail the implementation of the Ukrainian Peace Formula and ways to ensure its maximum support at the UN, in particular among the states of the Global South. The parties exchanged views on the preparation of multilateral events under the Peace Formula, primarily the next meeting of diplomatic and national security advisers, as well as the Global Peace Summit.
Particular attention was paid to further cooperation between Ukraine and the United Kingdom in the UN to promote and implement initiatives aimed at countering Russian aggression and limiting the influence in the Organization of a state that violates the UN Charter. The parties coordinated relevant steps for the nearest future.
The two sides exchanged views on other topical issues on the international agenda, including the situation in the Middle East, and discussed measures for political dialogue in the coming period.
The Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom to the United Nations noted the resilience of Ukrainian defenders and assured of the United Kingdom's continued unwavering support for our country.