Yulia Svyrydenko: The security guarantees for Ukraine must be genuine, with respect for our sovereignty
Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Svyrydenko met with U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg. The main topic of the conversation was security guarantees for Ukraine.
"They must be genuine - grounded in the UN Charter, with full respect our sovereignty. Not limited to military strength, they also encompass political stability and economic resilience," the Head of Government emphasized.
According to the Prime Minister, a true guarantee of security is a strong Ukrainian army backed by a strong economy. Preserving the combat potential of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the development of our own defense industry remain top priorities.
Equally critical is the return of all Ukrainians unlawfully held by Russia: prisoners of war, civilians, and abducted children must come home.
The parties also discussed the issue of critical minerals and industrial assets that russia is trying to exploit in the temporarily occupied territories.
"Any attempt to legalize this theft through extraction or trade is unacceptable," noted Yulia Svyrydenko.
Special focus was placed on production and use of drones, which have transformed the battlefield.
The Prine Minister thanked General Keith Kellogg for his clear support for Ukraine