Blinken discusses with French counterpart aid to Ukraine, NATO summit: US State Dept.
Mar 22, 2022
Washington [US], March 22 (ANI/Sputnik): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed with his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian aid provided to Ukraine and the upcoming extraordinary meeting of the NATO member state leaders, US State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Tuesday.
"Secretary of State Antony J Blinken spoke yesterday with French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian about ongoing efforts by NATO allies and EU partners to provide vital security assistance and humanitarian aid to Ukraine," the State Department said in a statement.
Blinken condemned Russia's actions in Ukraine amid Moscow's special operation there, the release said.
The two officials also discussed further economic and diplomatic measures to hold Russia and Belarus accountable, the release added.
Moreover, they discussed the extraordinary meeting of the NATO member states leaders scheduled for Thursday and the strengthening of the alliance's defences on the eastern flank, the statement added.
The leaders will discuss the Russian special operation in Ukraine and the ways of boosting the alliance in response to the new security challenges, including the energy and economic aspects of the crisis. (ANI/Sputnik)
