I had a substantive conversation with @SwedishPM Ulf Kristersson — about the negotiations in Istanbul, increasing pressure on Russia, and our further joint actions. We also focused on cooperation within the Coalition of the Willing, security guarantees, and defense partnership. I am grateful to Sweden and the Nordic and Baltic countries for their joint statement supporting a full and unconditional ceasefire for 30 days and direct negotiations between Ukraine and Russia at the highest level. This is crucial to give true diplomacy a chance.