Andrii Sybiha held phone talks with Minister for Foreign Affairs of Switzerland Ignazio Cassis

Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha held phone talks with Minister for Foreign Affairs of Switzerland Ignazio Cassis.

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha: "As Switzerland begins its OSCE Chairpersonship in 2026, I had a substantive call with my Swiss colleague and the new OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Ignazio Cassis.  

I am grateful for Switzerland’s dedication to keeping the issue of a just and lasting peace in Ukraine at the center of its Chairpersonship.  

I also appreciate Switzerland’s commitment to the Helsinki principles, which provide the framework to fully leverage the OSCE’s potential in advancing a dignified peace in Europe. We discussed concrete steps toward this goal. 

I updated my colleague on developments on the battlefield and the consequences of Russia’s continued terror against civilians. 

I thanked Switzerland for its leadership in supporting Ukraine, in particular, its humanitarian assistance and contributions to reconstruction efforts.  

I also shared my sincere condolences regarding the tragedy in Crans-Montana during the New Year celebrations."