Yatseniuk, Biden call on Russia to withdraw heavy weapons, mercenaries from Donbas, allow access to OSCE monitors
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden spoke on phone with Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatseniuk to discuss the situation in eastern Ukraine and Ukraine's reform agenda, the White House reported on its website.
"Regarding the security situation in eastern Ukraine, the two leaders called on Russia to fulfill its commitments under the Minsk agreements, including the withdrawal of all heavy weapons and foreign fighters; the release of all prisoners in Russian custody; and allowing Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe election monitors to begin preparations for local elections as provided for in the February Minsk Implementation Plan," reads a statement published on Friday.
The U.S. vice president congratulated the Ukrainian prime minister on a successful international reform conference and encouraged Ukraine to continue implementing economic and rule of law reforms to improve the business climate and attract investment.
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