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Ukraine delegation lands in US for talks: presidency

  • Ukraine presidential aide Andriy Yermak said his delegation will discuss cooperation and support to his war-torn country
  • ‘I am grateful to our partners for their support of Ukraine. Together we are strong,’ Yermak said on Sunday

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Ukraine presidential aide Andriy Yermak. Photo: Ukrainian Presidential Press Office via AP
Agence France-Presse

Ukraine presidential aide Andriy Yermak said on Sunday he had arrived in the United States with a delegation headed by the economy minister for talks on cooperation and support to his war-torn country.

“I will have meetings in the White House, Congress, think tanks and with representatives of civil society organisations,” Yermak said.

The delegation led by Yulia Svyrydenko will discuss “the president’s formula for peace, strengthening Ukraine’s defence, comprehensively deepening our cooperation and many other important topics,” he added.

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Ukrainian officials including President Volodymyr Zelensky are regularly meeting Western leaders to try to stave off conflict fatigue.

“I am grateful to our partners for their support of Ukraine. Together we are strong,” Yermak said.

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