The President of Ukraine noted that the withdrawal of Russia and the closure of the border with the Russian Federation for militants and weapons will allow us to ascertain progress in de-escalation
The President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko had a telephone consultation Federalny German Chancellor Angela Merkel. This reports the press service of the head of state.
The sides discussed the situation in the Donbass in the conditions of the ceasefire, according to the Minsk agreements here are 5 September. The President of Ukraine noted that the withdrawal of Russian troops from the territory of Ukraine and closing of the Ukrainian-Russian border for fighters, weapons and ammunition will allow us to ascertain progress in de-escalation and the beginning of a peaceful settlement.
The President also noted the importance of proper monitoring and verification of the ceasefire by the OSCE, as well as the necessity of releasing the hostages, including those who illegally kept in Rpper Poroshenko and Angela Merkel has also coordinated the further steps of European integration of Ukraine, in particular regarding the implementation of the Association Agreement between Ukraine and the EU.
Yesterday the President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko said that, according to the Main Department of intelligence, Russia withdrew 70% of its troops from the territory of Ukraine.
Source: http://news.liga.net/
