12:22 03.04.2017

Poroshenko, Merkel and Hollande discuss over phone violation of ceasefire regime in Donbas from April 1

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Poroshenko, Merkel and Hollande discuss over phone violation of ceasefire regime in Donbas from April 1

President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko on Monday held a telephone conversation with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande, the presidential press service has reported.

"The interlocutors discussed the situation in Donbas. Poroshenko condemned the continuing aggression on the part of Russia and the continuation of shelling by its military, as well as Russian militants, in particular, with the use of heavy weapons, despite the announcement of the ceasefire regime from April 1," a message says.

The sides noted the need to consolidate the ceasefire.

At the same time, the president of Ukraine stressed the importance of the release of all hostages in the occupied Donbas and Russia.

"The leaders of Ukraine, Germany and France confirmed the importance of further work towards the implementation of the Minsk agreements," the information says.

Poroshenko also thanked Merkel and Hollande for their support in introducing a visa-free regime for Ukrainians.

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