Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and German Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel have discussed the situation in Donbas and stressed the need for the full implementation of the Minsk agreements by Russia, the Ukrainian president's press service has reported.
Poroshenko informed Merkel about the recent developments in Donbas.
“The parties underlined the need for the full implementation of the Minsk agreements by Russia,” the presidential press service said.
Poroshenko and Merkel also said that a “window of opportunity” which opened due to the ceasefire in Donbas should be used.
The two leaders also discussed the progress of reforms in Ukraine, particularly judicial reform, decentralization, and the fight against corruption.
They noted the democratic and transparent nature of the October 25 local elections in Ukraine, which was confirmed by international observers.
Poroshenko and Merkel also said that they would make every effort to ensure Ukraine’s successful fulfillment of criteria required for the provision of the EU visa-free regime for Ukrainian citizens.
