Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha: "In Brussels, I had a productive meeting with my dear German friend and colleague Federal Minister Johann Wadephul in a follow up to our negotiations in Ankara. 

We share the view that Russia is increasingly resorting to ballistic terror against civilians because it no longer has an advantage on the battlefield.

We must deprive Russia of its ballistic advantage and force it toward a real ceasefire, including through increased pressure. 

Ahead of the adoption of the EU's 21st sanctions package, we coordinated our positions and agreed that pressure on Russia must continue to increase until Moscow chooses peace over aggression. 

We also discussed the importance of opening all negotiating clusters to keep Ukraine's EU accession process moving forward.

I thanked Germany for its powerful decisions to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense and for being our leading supporter across so many areas.

Our talks was also focused on joint work with third countries to rally additional support for Ukraine’s air defense.

Germany is our reliable ally and partner, whose contribution to our resistance and resilience has proven its global leadership. We are ready to develop mutually beneficial partnerships in all areas".