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The path to peace lies through strengthening and increasing the cost of war for the Russian Federation, said Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha.

"Now is not the time for Ukraine's partners to falter or tire. Weakness, compromises on fundamental issues or appeasement will harm not only Ukraine but also the rest of Europe and the US. The path to peace lies through strengthening Ukraine and raising the cost for the aggressor," he wrote on X.

"Strategic mistakes will be very costly in the long run. Russian aggression against Ukraine must be resolved in a just way to ensure long-term security for Europe and the United Sates. For this, we need principled and strong leadership, capable of achieving peace through strength," the minister added.