6 August 2026 13:40 (UTC+04:00)Qabil Ashirov Read moreUkraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has expressed his condolences following the deaths and injuries of Azerbaijani citizens during military operations in the Black Sea, AzerNEWS reports. Addressing the questions of journalists during the briefing, Sybiha described Azerbaijan as a strong and influential regional power whose role in international affairs continues to grow. Both Azerbaijan's participation and its voice in efforts to end the war are extremely important," the Ukrainian foreign minister said. Sybiha also emphasized the strategic partnership between Ukraine and Azerbaijan, highlighting the longstanding presence of Azerbaijani businesses in Ukraine and expressing Kyiv's desire to deepen economic cooperation. "We are actively working in this direction, and I am confident that we will achieve significant results," Sybiha added.