The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine held a telephone conversation with the US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken. Kuleba wrote about this on Twitter on May 13.
"I spoke with Blinken to coordinate the next arms deliveries, our cooperation with the Global South and the creation of a special tribunal. I paid close attention to the importance of providing Ukraine with F-16s and the steps necessary to begin training Ukrainian pilots," Kuleba wrote.
I spoke with @SecBlinken to coordinate next weapons supplies, our cooperation with the Global South, and the establishment of the Special Tribunal. I paid close attention to the importance of providing Ukraine with F-16s and steps necessary to begin training of Ukrainian pilots.
— Dmytro Kuleba (@DmytroKuleba) May 13, 2023
The press service of the US State Department noted that they also discussed the counteroffensive of the Defense Forces of Ukraine, including how the participation of international partners can contribute to its success.
Blinken said that Ukraine's sovereignty is "vitally important for peace and security in Europe" and reaffirmed the US commitment to call on Russia to respond, the report said. He also emphasized President Biden's promise to support Ukraine as long as necessary, the State Department reported.
"Nice to talk with my friend [Ukrainian] Foreign Minister Kuleboy today about how the United States can continue to support Ukraine's military efforts. The United States is committed to supporting Ukraine as long as necessary," Blinken wrote on Twitter.
Great to talk with my friend Foreign Minister @DmytroKuleba today about how the United States can continue to support Ukraine's military efforts. The United States is committed to standing with Ukraine for as long as it takes.
— Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) May 12, 2023
