James Stavridis and Viktor Maksimov

Supreme Commander of Allied Powers in Europe, Admiral James Stavridis (left) and Commander of the Naval Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Admiral Viktor Maksimov (in the centre) during a working meeting in Sevastopol (Crimea), on Wednesday, July 20, 2011. Military delegation of NATO headed by the Supreme Commander of Allied Powers in Europe, Admiral James Stavridis arrived to Ukraine on official visit. The main purpose of the visit is to discuss the questions of current state and prospects of cooperation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and NATO, as well as possible ways to expand cooperation and enhance the operational capabilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Photo by Vasiliy Batanov / UNIAN