Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, as confirmed by Spokesperson Matthew Miller. The discussion centered on the battlefield situation and efforts to bolster Ukraine’s integrated air defense. Both officials condemned Russia’s ongoing attacks on Ukraine’s civilian energy infrastructure and explored solutions to enhance resilience and energy security ahead of winter.
Secretary Blinken reiterated support for Ukraine's commitment to reforms in pursuit of greater Euro-Atlantic integration at the upcoming NATO summit. He emphasized the United States' unwavering support as Ukraine defends its sovereign territory against Russia's continuing aggression.