G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting - The Minister's meeting with Andrii Sybiha, Ukraine's Minister of Foreign Affairs

On 10 November, the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs met with his Ukrainian counterpart, Andrii Sybiha, on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Paris. They took stock on the support provided to Ukraine by the G7 during the French Presidency.

While fresh talks are starting today in Abu Dhabi, in which France is represented, they commended the efforts of the United States to revitalize negotiations and achieve partial truces, which should be a first step on the path towards a complete and unconditional ceasefire. Jean-Noël Barrot reaffirmed our unwavering support for Ukraine, until a just and enduring peace is achieved.

The Ministers discussed the international conference that was held in Paris on 9 November on the restoration of the confinement structure of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, struck by Russian drones on 14 February 2025. The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs hailed the €278 million raised for this construction, which was a priority of the French G7 Presidency. The Minister also expressed France’s support amid Russia’s attacks on energy infrastructure and reiterated France’s commitment to supporting Ukraine as winter approaches, in liaison with its partners.

The Ministers also discussed the situation in the Black Sea, where Russian attacks on commercial vessels transporting grain and on port infrastructure are a threat to global food security.