As stated by Spokesperson Matthew Miller:
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba in Washington, D.C., on the margins of the Washington NATO Summit. They discussed ongoing work to bring Ukraine closer to NATO membership, commitment to Ukraine's ability to defend against Russian aggression now and deter future aggression, and support for reforms necessary for Ukraine's transatlantic integration. They discussed new actions being taken by Allies to improve Ukraine's air defense. The Secretary and Foreign Minister also discussed energy security and ongoing G7+ efforts to enhance the resiliency of Ukraine's energy system in the face of Russia's escalation of attacks on energy infrastructure. The Secretary congratulated Foreign Minister Kuleba on historic support at the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland, as well as Ukraine's heroic defense of its northern and eastern regions against recent Russian offensives. The Secretary reiterated the United States' enduring support for Ukraine's sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity.
