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The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi expects the effective implementation of security projects within the framework of the agreement with the United Kingdom on official credit support for the development of the capabilities of the Ukrainian Navy .

According to the Office of the President , the President met with the Minister of Defense of the United Kingdom Ben Wallace, who is in Kyiv on a working visit.

“The United Kingdom has become our key partner in the development of the Ukrainian fleet. I expect that future security projects planned under this agreement will be effectively implemented,” he said.

The President briefed the British Minister on the challenges facing Ukraine in the Black and Azov Seas.

The interlocutors exchanged views on the international steps needed to restore a safe shipping regime in the region and the importance of further deepening bilateral cooperation in the field of security and defense.

Zelensky also stressed the need to take consistent steps to ensure the realization of Ukraine’s aspirations for full membership in NATO in the near future.

During the meeting, the President noted that Ukraine is trying to intensify the work of all negotiation formats in order to achieve peace in the east and restore sovereignty and territorial integrity.