Meeting of foreign ministers in 'Normandy format' to address situation in Avdiyivka
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin has announced a meeting in the 'Normandy format' (France, Germany, Russia, Ukraine) at the level of foreign ministers next week.
"A ministerial meeting in the 'Normandy format' will most likely take place next week," he said on the talk show Pravo na Vladu (Right to Power) on 1+1 TV Channel.
He also said the development of the situation in Avdiyivka "will definitely be the main issue."
The minister said he does not expect considerable progress to be achieved as a result of the meeting.
"What do I expect from this meeting? Taking into account Russia's current position I don't expect much. I expect the pressure of [Russian Foreign Minister Sergei] Lavrov from our three parties in connection with the security situation. I very much count that we three will be able to continue the pressure in the matter of the release of hostages and will raise the issue of our political prisoners. Can we achieve progress regarding the Minsk 'roadmap'? I currently have very big doubts," Klimkin said.
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