US, Ukraine discuss 'security arrangements,' Saudi Arabia peace talks
On Monday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken had a phone conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart, Dmytro Kuleba. During the call, they discussed the recent peace talks in Saudi Arabia and focused on "long-term security arrangements." The discussion aimed at strengthening the cooperation between the two nations and addressing the ongoing security concerns in the region.
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- Published Date: 09:38 | 07 August 2023
- Modified Date: 09:38 | 07 August 2023
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday spoke with his Ukrainian counterpart, Dmytro Kuleba, over the phone, discussing recently held peace talks in Saudi Arabia, and "long-term security arrangements."
"The two discussed developments in Ukraine's counteroffensive efforts, recent conversations about a just and durable peace in Ukraine held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and long-term security arrangements between the two countries," State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said in a statement.
"The Secretary reiterated the United States' staunch and ongoing support of Ukraine's defense against Russia's aggression and reaffirmed continued support of a strong Ukrainian military and accountable defense institutions," Miller added.
Talks in the Saudi city of Jeddah on the Ukraine conflict concluded Sunday with the participants agreeing on the importance of continuing consultations to pave the way for peace.
The closing statement of the two-day meeting said the talks aimed to discuss solutions to the Ukraine crisis, and said the parties agreed on the necessity of continuing international consultations to find a common ground for preparing the path to peace.
Besides host Saudi Arabia, representatives of several countries, including Ukraine, the US, Germany, and Türkiye, also took part.