The Vice Prime Minister informed about Ukraine’s ongoing struggle for its freedom, sovereignty and territorial integrity and stressed on the need for continuous support from the United States in the context of Transatlantic security and democratic promotion in the world. She also touched on the issue of Russia’s illegally attempted annexation of Crimea and described Ukraine’s efforts in cooperation with the international community to de-occupy the peninsula. Jim DeMint and experts of the Foundation agreed that Ukraine needs further and enhanced support, including in the security sector. 

The interlocutors also discussed plans for further cooperation.