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German Economy Minister and Vice-Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel said in an interview to Sunday's Welt am Sonntag published on August 23 that it is possible to save Ukraine's territorial integrity only by federalization, according to the western mass media.

A well-considered conception of federalization is viewed as the only way, he said

Gabriel believes that Ukraine’s territorial integrity can be saved only if the offer is made to the regions where most of the population are Russians. However, first the sides are to agree on ceasefire, he said.