Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine General of the Army of Ukraine Viktor Muzhenko and Supreme Commander of the Swedish Armed Forces General Micael Bydén traveled to east of Ukraine.

The parties focused their discussion on enhancement of military political dialogue and prospects of cooperation, as well as effective forms of military cooperation between the armies of the two countries.

General Muzhenko briefed on situation in east of Ukraine, especially informed about civil infrastructure damaged after attacks and shells launched by militants. He also mentioned the militants intensified shelling on the eve of the Minsk meetings. This fact proves that RF influences the negotiation process.

The parties shared experience on reforms and development of the armies of the two countries and strengthening the partner relations.