Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrey Sibiha and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio have begun talks in Paris, Ukraine's Foreign Ministry said.
They are expected to discuss peace efforts, the development of the strategic partnership and ways to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities and resilience.
Sibiu also met with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrow. He said they discussed the battlefield situation, peace efforts, energy resilience, defense support and sanctions against Russia.
"We especially appreciate the efforts that helped mobilize support for Ukraine's energy security this winter, and we count on continued coordination to strengthen our air defense capabilities," Sibiya said.
Video: Andrey Sibiha.