The parties discussed the situation where Russian aggression against Ukraine has entered a new spin in recent weeks. In this context, Ambassador Chaly emphasized the particular importance of a continued U.S. leadership in maintaining the transatlantic solidarity with Ukraine and tightening of international pressure on the Kremlin.
There took place an exchange on future collaboration in ensuring further political, military, financial and other forms of the United States’ assistance to Ukraine to help counter Russian hybrid warfare.
Ukraine’s Ambassador thanked Senator Portman for his proactive and steadfast position, as well as his legislative initiatives and statements, made over the recent weeks in particular, emphasizing the need to maintain the sanctions on Russia, and U.S. enhanced security assistance to Ukraine, including the lethal defensive weapon systems.