NSDC secretary discusses situation in Donbas with leaders of Polish force structures

Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC) Oleksandr Turchynov and leaders of the Polish force structures have discussed the deterioration of the situation in Donbas.

The press service of NSDC reported on April 15, Turchynov during his visit to Poland met Minister of National Defence of Poland Antoni Macierewicz, Special Services Coordinator in the Polish Government Mariusz Kaminski, Head of the National Security Bureau of Poland Pawel Soloch and Chief of General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces Mieczyslaw Gocul.

"The sides discussed the deterioration of the situation in eastern Ukraine and Russia's attempts to foil the peaceful way of settling the conflict. Interlocutors paid special attention to forms and methods of resisting Russia's aggression," the press service said.

The reforms in Ukraine's security and defense sector, its switch to NATO standards and the functioning of the Polish-Lithuanian-Ukrainian brigade were also discussed.

Cooperation between the defense ministries and national security services of Ukraine and Poland and directions of defense cooperation were discussed.

"Ukrainian and Polish defense and industrial complexes have launched serious strategic programs and their implementation would significantly strengthen defense and security of our states," Turchynov said.

He pointed out the importance of building the united system to protect Europe from threats in the sea, land and air. He believes that the signing of the interstate agreement of cooperation in the defense area by Ukraine and Poland will be a milestone on this way.