Overview

• During an August 14 call with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand, Andrii Sybiha outlined plans to tighten political and economic pressure on Russia to secure a ceasefire and genuine peace process.
• He emphasized that fully utilizing frozen Russian state assets is essential to hold Moscow financially accountable and support Ukraine’s recovery efforts.
• Sybiha thanked Canada for its steadfast support and highlighted Ottawa’s participation in the Coalition of the Willing as a key factor in bolstering Ukraine’s resilience.
• In a separate August 15 conversation, Sybiha and UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy discussed coordinated diplomatic actions, the pursuit of a just peace, and avenues for long-term financial assistance.
• These discussions build on Ukraine’s broader 2024–25 diplomatic campaign that combines sanctions, asset leverage, and allied coalition-building to pressure Russia and prepare for reconstruction.