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EU summit in Cyprus was turning point: Ukraine strengthens its position as security partner at global level – Sybiha

Sybiha says Cyprus summit strengthened Ukraine’s role

The informal EU summit in Cyprus proved a turning point for Ukraine: a €90 billion financial package, new sanctions against Russia and additional defense support were agreed.

As Censor.NET reports, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said this on the air of the national joint 24/7 newscast.

"There were separate agreements in Cyprus by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on new contributions to PURL and additional aid packages for Ukraine," Sybiha said.

EU summit in Cyprus was a turning point

"The informal EU summit in Cyprus was a turning point. Ukraine, the Ukrainian people and the President of Ukraine withstood the blow.

It was a struggle, involving our partners and the full range of diplomatic tools. It was one of the most difficult tasks. But we managed to accomplish it," Sybiha stressed.

Sybiha on Zelenskyy’s agreements

"These agreements also work for our defense industry, for our capabilities. They allow Ukraine to position itself in a new geopolitical role as a security partner, with its unique technologies, developments and contribution," he stressed.