The arrival of the British Navy’s HMS Duncan destroyer to Odesa demonstrates London’s support of Ukraine, British Ambassador to Ukraine Judith Gough said.
The HMS Duncan together with the Turkish Navy frigate Yildirim arrived in Odesa as part of the visit of NATO Standing Maritime Group N2 (SNMG2), the press service of the Defense Ministry of Ukraine reported.
Gough expressed her hope that such visits will continue in the future. She said this is a sign of cooperation between the two countries, and shows the support from the UK.
Ukraine is a priority for the UK in terms of foreign policy, because the country’s security means the security of Europe, the ambassador said during a press conference aboard the Duncan.
As reported, on July 24 through July 27, ships from the NATO Standing Maritime Group N2 (SNMG2), the British Royal Navy’s HMS Duncan destroyer and the Turkish Navy’s Yildirim frigate, are on a visit to Ukraine.
The visit program inolves, in particular, joint training sessions in ship damage control and search operations with the Ukrainian Navy. It is expected that on conclusion of their visit the NATO ships will conduct a joint PASSEX-style training session with the Ukrainian Navy in the Black Sea.
