Andrii Deshchytsia met with NATO Assistant Secretary General for Public Diplomacy

On April 10, Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Deshchytsia met with NATO Assistant Secretary General for Public Diplomacy Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic.

The parties discussed unfolding politico-security situation in Ukraine stressing the need for de-escalation. Quadripartite Ukraine-EU-USA-Russia talks set to take place next week are to serve this goal.

Ambassador Grabar-Kitarovic reiterated NATO firm stance with regard to condemnation of Russia’s military intervention in Ukraine, Russia’s violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, illegitimate annexation of Crimea.

Both sides voiced their support for continued efforts to find diplomatic solution to the crisis.