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Kuleba, new French foreign minister discuss russia sanctions, EU candidate status for Ukraine

The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine invited a colleague to Kyiv.

Kuleba, new French foreign minister discuss russia sanctions, EU candidate status for Ukraine
Catherine Colonna
Photo: EP

The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba had his first telephone conversation with his new French counterpart Catherine Colonna.

The minister acknowledged continued support, Kuleba said on Twitter. The parties agreed on the need to increase sanctions on russia, including the oil embargo. They also discussed granting Ukraine the status of a candidate for EU membership.

"I am waiting for her in Kyiv," the minister added.

Catherine Colonna headed the French Foreign Ministry last week. Prior to that, she was France's ambassador to Britain.

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