Blinken, Baerbock discuss further steps in supporting Ukraine

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock have coordinated next steps in supporting Ukraine.

The U.S. Department of State said this in a statement on Friday, Ukrinform reports.

"The Secretary thanked Germany for its ongoing assistance to Ukraine and emphasized the importance of supporting Ukrainian efforts to defend their freedom and achieve victory," the statement reads.

Both parties also discussed the threat posed by Russia's decision to introduce DPRK troops into Russia's war against Ukraine.

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