The two Sides discussed recent developments in Ukraine, focusing on the the internal situation in the Crimean peninsula.

Andrii Deshchytsia made his counterpart familiar with the steps of Ukraine’s leadership in order to protect Ukraine’s sovereignty, its territorial integrity and inviolability of its borders.

Ambassador Weil commended balanced decisions adopted by Verkhovna Rada and National Security Council of Ukraine and underlined an importance of maintaining a permanent dialogue with the leadership of the Russian Federation aimed at reduction of tension in the southern and eastern regions of the country.