Kuleba, Blinken discuss strengthening of Ukraine's air defense capabilities, imposition of new sanctions against Russia

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has held a telephone conversation with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to agree on further strengthening Ukraine's air defense capabilities and imposing new sanctions against Russia.

"Call with Secretary Blinken to coordinate further strengthening of Ukraine's air defense capabilities, imposing new sanctions on Russia. Grateful to the U.S. for working on additional financial aid for Ukraine. Russia must cease hostilities to allow opening of humanitarian corridors," he said on Twitter Thursday.