Ukraine welcomed the agreement between the United States and Iran on Tuesday, June 16, expressing hope that it will contribute to lasting peace in the Middle East and help revive diplomatic efforts to end Russia’s war against Ukraine. Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said the deal could provide momentum for renewed US engagement in peace initiatives aimed at ending Russian aggression.JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official. “Ukraine welcomes the US-Iran deal and President Trump’s leadership in achieving it,” Sybiha wrote on X. “We hope that this agreement forms a solid basis for a lasting peace in the region, guaranteed protection of life, and stabilization of the world economy.” Kyiv links Middle East deal to Ukraine peace efforts Sybiha said reopening the Strait of Hormuz would be critical for global economic stability and maritime security. “The entire world needs the Strait of Hormuz reopened – for energy market stability, not new wild cards for aggressors; and to secure freedom of navigation as a guiding principle across the world,” he said. According to the minister, Ukraine sees the agreement as an opportunity for the US to reenergize diplomatic efforts focused on ending the war with Russia. “In Ukraine, we also see this as momentum and an opportunity for the United States to reenergize peace efforts aimed at ending Russian aggression against Ukraine,” Sybiha said. “American leadership is crucial to ending this war.”