Ukraine, Britain discuss prospects for defense cooperation

Deputy Head of the Ukrainian President's Office Roman Mashovets and British Ambassador to Ukraine Melinda Simmons have discussed a number of issues related to the deepening of bilateral cooperation in the security and defense sectors, the presidential press service has reported.

"During the meeting, special attention was paid to promising projects to improve the capabilities of the Ukrainian Navy and assist in building a national system of sustainability," the report said.

Mashovets emphasized the importance of expanding bilateral cooperation to strengthen the defense capabilities of the Ukrainian state, as well as the provision of practical assistance from the United Kingdom

According to the President's Office, Mashovets informed Simmons in detail about the situation in eastern Ukraine.

For her part, Simmons reaffirmed Britain's unwavering support for Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression. The ambassador emphasized the importance of investing in promising projects as soon as possible to make assistance from Britain as effective as possible.

Both parties agreed to maintain an active dialogue on these issues and to promote the further development of the Ukrainian-British partnership.

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