Secretary of the Ukrainian National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) Oleksandr Turchynov at a meeting with UK Ambassador to Ukraine Judith Gough has discussed the topical issues of cooperation between the two countries and the situation in the east of Ukraine, as well as regular violations of the Minsk agreements by militants.

According to the NSDC press service, Turchynov noted the need to strengthen partnership between the two countries, including in the military-technical sphere. According to Turchynov, enterprises of the military-industrial complex of Ukraine "are open to investors from Britain."

"The strengthening of Ukraine's defense capability is strengthening security in Europe," he stressed.

Gough, in turn, noted the UK has supported and will support Ukraine "in the issues of protection of its territorial integrity and on the path of implementation of reforms and European integration."

"The parties noted the need to extend sanctions against Russia to deter its aggressive militaristic actions posing threat to peace in Europe," a statement reads.