Poroshenko, Linkevicius discuss situation in Donbas, cooperation between Ukraine and EU

18:48, 15.03.2016 1 min read

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko on March 15 held a meeting with Lithuanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Linas Linkevicius, during which the sides discussed the problem of resolving the situation in Donbas, as well as the issues of cooperation between Kyiv and the European Union.

The presidential press service said Poroshenko expressed gratitude for Lithuania's consistent position with respect to support of the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine and the need to extend EU sanctions against the Russian Federation until the full implementation of the Minsk agreements.

"The parties noted that the key element for the political settlement of the situation in Donbas is security, including the withdrawal of Russian troops, weapons and military equipment This could pave the way for a further political settlement of the situation and create preconditions for holding elections in these territories," reads the report.