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Ukrainian foreign minister says he discussed keeping tension low with Iranian counterpart
- On Wednesday, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha met Iranian counterpart Abbas Araqchi at the General Assembly in New York to discuss keeping tensions in check.
- Ukraine has faced barrages of Iranian-designed drones during more than 4-1/2 years of conflict with Russia; Kyiv has developed technology to counter these threats, offering assistance to Middle Eastern countries facing strikes by Tehran.
- The two men spoke in July after a Ukrainian drone strike on an Iranian ship, with Sybiha asking Araghchi to refrain from escalatory steps and end support for Russia's war.
- Exchanging views on the Middle East and Europe, the ministers discussed various tracks of ongoing peace efforts, with Sybiha reiterating his country's position in support of restoring stability.
- The officials agreed to keep existing channels of communication open; "Diplomacy is about direct conversation, even in challenging circumstances," Sybiha wrote regarding the commitment to continued dialogue.
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Foreign Minister Sybiha says he spoke with Iran about easing tensions with Ukraine
The diplomats met on the sidelines of the 81st U.N. General Assembly in New York City, where Sybiha has been working to garner more support for Ukraine and more pressure on Russia from the international community.
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