US discusses explosion with Ukraine, Poland

November 16, 2022 12:34

US secretary of state Antony Blinken

US secretary of state Antony Blinken held talks with foreign ministers of Poland and Ukraine, Zbigniew Rau and Dmytro Kuleba, respectively, to discuss the explosion in Poland.

The leaders committed to remain "closely coordinated" in the coming days as the investigation proceeds and determine the "appropriate next steps.

"Sharing details regarding his talks with Kuleba and Rau, Blinken tweeted, "I spoke this morning from Bali with Polish Foreign Minister Rau and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba regarding the explosion in eastern Poland. We pledged to remain closely coordinated in the days ahead as the investigation proceeds and we determine appropriate next steps."

During his telephonic conversation with Zbigniew Rau, Antony Blinken offered condolences for the two explosion victims in eastern Poland.

He reiterated US assistance for Poland's investigation into the explosion, according to the statement released by US State Department Spokesperson Ned Price. The two leaders stressed the importance of the alliance to remain in close coordination as they assess the development.

The statement issued by US State Department spokesperson Ned Price reads, "The Secretary expressed condolences for the two Polish lives lost and reiterated full U.S. support for and assistance with Poland's investigation."

Underscoring the strength of NATO's bonds, the Secretary and the Foreign Minister emphasized the importance of the alliance staying in close coordination as they assess the development and the appropriate next steps.

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