US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed with his UK counterpart Elizabeth Truss to continue coordinating vital assistance to Ukraine and maintain transatlantic unity, coinciding with the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian war.
In a phone call, Blinken expressed concern about recent reports of "sham trials" and sentences imposed against fighters serving in the Ukrainian armed forces, according to a statement published by the US Department of state on its official website.
The statement added that the two ministers discussed the Northern Ireland Protocol. Moreover, the US Secretary of State urged his British counterpart to continue negotiations in good faith with the European Union (EU) to find a solution that preserves the gains of the Belfast Agreement "Good Friday".
The two ministers paid tribute to the first anniversary of US President Joe Biden Biden and the new Atlantic Charter of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
In addition, Blinken commended the progress that the United States and the United Kingdom have made together in combating the global pandemic, combating climate change, promoting trade, strengthening security, and defending values. democracy around the world.
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