Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak, held a phone call with National Security Adviser to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Jonathan Powell.
Andriy Yermak briefed his interlocutor on his joint visit with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the Sumy region, where intense fighting continues along the border with the Russian Federation.
During the conversation, the officials also discussed the importance of maintaining the ceasefire regime. The Head of the Presidential Office emphasized that Ukraine adheres to the ceasefire agreement on energy facilities. At the same time, Russia continues to shell Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
In addition, the parties exchanged views on key aspects of advancing a just and lasting peace and underscored the need to provide Ukraine with reliable security guarantees and to maintain sanctions against Russia. Particular attention was paid to increasing military and financial support for Ukraine and for Europe’s defense capabilities.