Andrii Sybiha held phone talks with Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France Jean-Noël Barrot
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine,
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02 January 2026
17:57
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha held phone talks with Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, Jean-Noël Barrot.
"I spoke with my French colleague and friend Jean-Noël Barrot to congratulate France on assuming the G7 Presidency. We highlighted the pivotal role of the G7 in mobilizing broad international support for Ukraine.
I briefed my colleague on the frontline situation and the devastating impact of Russia’s terror against civilians.
I thanked France for its leadership in strengthening our defence and advancing efforts toward a just and lasting peace, including the upcoming leaders’ summit of the Coalition of the Willing in Paris on January 6."