Head of Ukraine's Presidential Office Budanov Arrives in Riga on Official Visit

Kyrylo Budanov, head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, arrived in Riga on an official visit today, where he was greeted by Latvia's Defence Minister Raivis Melnis.

According to the Ministry of Defence, the officials' talks will focus mainly on the current security situation in the region, further military support for Ukraine, and strengthening defence-industry partnership between the two countries.

Also taking part in the Riga Conference

Beyond their bilateral talks, Melnis and Budanov will also join a panel discussion at the "Riga Conference," a security and foreign policy forum, titled "Bringing Ukraine's Warfighting Knowledge into NATO."

Experts and officials at the panel are expected to discuss how the unique combat experience and lessons learned by Ukraine's armed forces on the front line could be more effectively integrated into NATO's defence planning.