Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha: "A candid and substantive conversation with High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas. I welcomed the EU's agreement on the 21st sanctions package against Russia and thanked the European Union for maintaining pressure on the aggressor. Every new Russian attack must be met with stronger sanctions.

Russia is now trying to turn the Black Sea into a zone of fear, disruption, and coercion. Since the start of July alone, 31 merchant vessels have been attacked. These are deliberate strikes against civilian shipping, freedom of navigation, and the food security of millions across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America.

We discussed ways to prepare for all possible scenarios. We need urgent EU support to keep the Solidarity Lanes moving, as well as to increase the capacity of the Danube corridor.

We also coordinated our positions and agreed to remain in close contact".