Ukraine 'cautiously optimistic' after discussing attack on Russia with US, Germany reassures Kiev to 'have faith'

On November 13, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha announced that he had discussed with his US counterpart Antony Blinken in Brussels, Belgium, the conflict with Russia as well as Kiev's integration process.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha (far left) meets with his US counterpart Antony Blinken (far right) in Brussels, Belgium, November 13. (Source: Reuters)

According to Reuters news agency, in a television interview, Foreign Minister Sybiha stated: “We discussed topics such as long-range strikes and Euro-Atlantic integration. And here, too, we are cautiously optimistic.”

According to him, the talks with his counterpart Blinken in Brussels also mentioned military aid: “We have a clear picture – timeframe and volume – of what will be delivered to Ukraine by the end of this year. This development helps us plan our actions strategically on the battlefield.”

Washington's assistance program for Kiev will include weapons and funding for arms production deals.

Ukraine has long lobbied its Western allies to allow long-range strikes on military targets inside Russia, as well as pushing for an invitation to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

However, Kiev's allies, including Washington, are reluctant to allow long-range strikes for fear of further escalation of the conflict, while some oppose the idea of inviting Ukraine to join NATO.

The meeting between the two foreign ministers took place at a time of great turmoil, just one week after Donald Trump won the US presidential election. Trump has long criticized the scale of US financial and military aid to Ukraine, and has vowed to quickly end the Russia-Ukraine war, but has not explained how to do so.

On the same day, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced that his country would continue to support Ukraine's fight against Russia, stating: "We have a responsibility to ensure that Kiev will not be left alone. They can count on our country and our unity."

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