Le Drian and Blinken agreed that it is necessary to continue tightening sanctions against the aggressor.
The United States and France agree to tighten sanctions against / photo REUTERS
French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian and US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken noted that in the context of the continued Russian offensive against Ukraine, it is necessary to continue strengthening sanctions .
According to a report on the website of the French Foreign Ministry, this was discussed in particular during their conversation on March 21.
“The two ministers discussed the dramatic humanitarian situation in Ukraine related to Russia’s military invasion of this country and the indiscriminate shelling of Ukrainian urban centers by Russian troops. They focused on the urgency and priority of establishing a complete ceasefire throughout Ukraine,” the report says. .READ ALSO:
It is noted that the ministers agreed on the importance of very close coordination on the issue of food security in the context of supply restrictions caused by Russia’s offensive in Ukraine.
“The two ministers noted that in the context of the continuation of the Russian offensive, it is necessary to continue strengthening the sanctions,” the French Foreign Ministry said.
The ministers also reaffirmed their support for the IAEA proposals to enhance the security of Ukrainian civilian nuclear facilities.
Le Drian noted the urgency of the urgent completion of the discussion of the Vienna agreement on the Iranian nuclear issue.
At the meeting, the ministers discussed preparations for the meetings of the heads of state and government of NATO and G7 member countries on Thursday in Brussels, as well as the participation of the US president in the European Council, which will mark transatlantic unity and close coordination between NATO and the European Union, the French Foreign Ministry said.