Ukraine raises ceasefire violations with NATO amid energy threats

• Meeting in Brussels: The head of Ukrainian diplomacy, Andrij Sybiha, met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio at NATO headquarters to discuss Russia's violations of the ceasefire.
• Agreement violation: Russia is not adhering to the ceasefire with regard to Ukraine's energy infrastructure, as reported by Ukraine.
• Cooperation with the U.S.: Ukraine expressed a desire to develop joint investments and cooperation with the U.S. in the field of mineral resources.

The head of Ukrainian diplomacy, Andrij Sybiha, announced on platform X that on Thursday he met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio at NATO headquarters in Brussels. He reported that one of the topics of conversation was Russia's violation of the ceasefire regarding energy infrastructure.

The Ukrainian Foreign Minister emphasized that in his conversation with Rubio, he reiterated his country's strong commitment to peace and praised the leadership role of the United States in this process. Sybiha noted that Ukraine is fully committed to peace and has already taken specific, unconditional steps to achieve it, while Russia continues to drag its feet.

The Ukrainian politician added that he provided his American counterpart with information about Russian attacks on energy infrastructure, which occurred despite earlier declarations of observing the ceasefire.

Sybiha also reported that the conversation touched on developing cooperation between Ukraine and the United States, especially in investments and mineral resources, which could become the foundation of a strong partnership between the two countries. Topics also included future contacts between Washington and Kyiv.

The meeting took place during a two-day gathering of NATO member states' foreign ministers in Brussels. On Thursday evening, the NATO-Ukraine Council session occurred.