Minister of Defence of Ukraine General of the Army of Ukraine Stepan Poltorak held talks with President of the NATO Parliament Assembly Paolo Alli.

The parties discussed security situation in Ukraine and reforms of Ukraine’s MoD and army.

“The Ukrainians are ready to defend their country and European democratic values,” Gen. Poltorak stressed and underscored the reforms in the context of current situation in east of Ukraine were rather challenging.

Mr Paolo Alli praised the ongoing reforms in Ukraine and said Italy was a true friend of Ukraine.