Biden calls on Poroshenko, Yatseniuk to join hands over ruling coalition
U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden in separate telephone conversations with President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko and Prime Minister Arseniy Yatseniuk called on the politicians to unite over the ruling coalition, the White House has reported.
"He called on the leadership of Ukraine to unite and restore the public's confidence in the strong ruling coalition and the reform program, as well as accelerate Ukraine's efforts to combat corruption, strengthen justice and the rule of law, as well as fulfill the requirements of the IMF," reads a statement.
The vice president also emphasized the importance of implementing the Minsk agreements by all the parties "as the best way to resolve the conflict." During the conversation the Ukrainian leaders noted "the continuing refusal of Russia and the combined Russian-separatist forces to comply with their commitments as for ceasefire" and expressed the need for providing the OSCE with full access to the territory being under the control of Ukrainian authorities.
Advertising
Advertising
MORE ABOUT
Biden: In next few hours-literally in few hours-we’re going to begin sending equipment to Ukraine
18:56, 24.04.2024
Biden signs law on military aid package for Ukraine
18:20, 24.04.2024
Kyiv expects Ukraine aid bill to be immediately signed by President Biden – Yermak
12:54, 24.04.2024
Biden to urgently sign Ukraine aid legislation to begin sending weapons, equipment this week
09:41, 24.04.2024
Biden assures Zelenskyy that if approved by Senate, he would immediately sign law on aid to Ukraine
20:25, 22.04.2024
LATEST
O. Kuleba: Over 100 delegates from 16 countries to take part in 2nd Intl Summit of Cities and Regions in Kyiv; over 10 agreements planned to be signed
20:54, 08.05.2024
Court on May 9 will consider petition of SBI and PGO for seizure of Ferrexpo PGOK cars in case of illegal subsoil use
20:18, 08.05.2024
Jewish Confederation of Ukraine calls on Rada to recognize Hamas as terrorist organization
19:50, 08.05.2024
Ukraine's CEC: Results of presidential elections in Russia are insignificant
19:35, 08.05.2024
Number of people injured as result of attack on Kharkiv rises to seven - prosecutor's office