Zhovkva, advisor to Canada’s PM discuss security situation in eastern Ukraine
This was discussed during a virtual meeting between the two officials on May 21, Ukrinform reports with reference to the press service of the President’s Office.
In particular, Zhovkva told his interlocutor about the recent aggravation of the security situation in Donbas, as well as about the threats associated with the buildup of Russian troops along the Ukrainian border. He thanked Canada for its strong diplomatic support, which, combined with the efforts of other partners, helped stop the dangerous military escalation around Ukraine.
Zhovkva also informed the Canadian side about the progress of negotiations in the Minsk and Normandy formats on a peace settlement in eastern Ukraine.
The parties discussed issues of further deepening Ukraine's relations with NATO, in particular its Euro-Atlantic aspirations and prospects for obtaining a Membership Action Plan.
Zhovkva noted the importance of a phone conversation between President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau, which took place in early April.
He also thanked Canada for its consistent political support for Ukraine, in particular within the Group of Seven. David Morrison assured that the issue of supporting Ukraine will be included in the agenda of the forthcoming G7 summit in Great Britain.
During the online meeting, the modalities of the Canadian side's participation in the inaugural summit of the Crimean Platform in Kyiv on August 23 this year, as well as practical aspects of its future activities were discussed.
In addition, the interlocutors exchanged information on the situation with the coronavirus pandemic in the two countries and discussed the possibility of supplying additional vaccines to Ukraine in the future.
As reported, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau discussed the escalating situation in eastern Ukraine in a phone call on April 6. Trudeau pledged his continued support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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