Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Roman Mashovets held a video conference with the Defence Reform Advisory Board (DRAB), during which a number of issues related to the reform of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine and improving the defence capabilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine were discussed.

Roman Mashovets informed his foreign colleagues about the security situation in the east and around our country and about the forecasts for its development. The Deputy Head of the Office of the President stressed that the Russian Federation has concentrated an armed group along the Ukrainian border, which is ready to use force against our state. According to Roman Mashovets, Russia has conducted a series of exercises directed against Ukraine. In addition, Russia is using the territory of Belarus for possible expansion of aggression.

The parties discussed practical aspects related to defence reform in Ukraine and agreed to continue an active dialogue.