In the framework of the Munich Security Conference, President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko met with U.S. Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis.
Petro Poroshenko expressed gratitude for the firm position of the U.S. in support of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
“People in Ukraine believe in the leadership of the U.S. in the reinforcement of transatlantic front of counteraction to the Russian aggression and the attempts to destabilize the world's legality and order," the Head of State emphasized.
The two sides discussed the situation in the Donbas and expressed their concern over the ongoing attempts of Russia and its supporters to undermine the peace process.
They also discussed the need to deploy a United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Donbas in accordance with the UN principles and the goals of the Minsk process.
The interlocutors emphasized the importance of sanctions policy against Russia until the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine are restored.
The Head of State expressed appreciation for Washington's important decisions on strengthening the capabilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and Ukraine's defense capability. Washington's latest decisions are a signal against any intentional escalation of the situation in the Donbas, which, due to Ukraine's new defensive capabilities, will increase the price of such an aggression.
Jim Mattis reaffirmed commitment of the United States to restore Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and noted a significant progress made by Ukraine in reforming the security and defense field.
The parties discussed further steps to strengthen Ukraine's defense capability and noted the priority of the development of strategic partnership between Kyiv and Washington.
U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine Kurt Volker also attended the meeting.
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