The Ministry noted that having signed an agreement with Ukraine 26 years ago, the UK, the US and the Russian Federation declared their obligations to respect the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity. France and China gave similar guarantees in separate letters. However, the relevant obligations in relation to Ukraine were not fulfilled. The Foreign Ministry said that the country appreciates the actions of the United States, Great Britain and France, which consistently support the country and take practical steps to help Ukraine strengthen its defense capabilities and use sanctions tools against Russia.