The first in history of NATO-EU cooperation joint meeting of the North-Atlantic Council and EU Political-Security Committee, which took place on 5 March 2014, was dedicated to the situation in Ukraine
The discussions showed the convergence of views in both organisations in upholding Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity, the need for a dialogue between Ukraine and Russia as well as de-escalating steps in view of a peaceful solution to the crisis in full respect of international law as laid down in bi-and multilateral commitments.
Participants of the meeting also had an exchange of views on the various options for the response of the international community.