"It is proposed to take measures to reduce the likelihood of an escalation of the conflict with Russia and tensions in bilateral relations," the report said.

The priority areas are ensuring independence and state sovereignty, social development, protecting the rights, freedoms and legitimate interests of citizens.

Also among them are European and Euro-Atlantic integration and "the restoration of territorial integrity within internationally recognized borders."

The NSDC meeting was chaired by President Vladimir Zelensky.

On December 31, Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin in a telephone conversation called for the development of relations in 2020.