Putin, Merkel and Hollande supported intensifying the monitoring of the OSCE in Ukraine
The President of the Russian Federation centuries Putin, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and the leader of the French Republic Francois Hollande called for more active role of the OSCE in monitoring the situation in the conflict area in Ukraine, said the press service of the Kremlin. " Had a telephone conversation centuries Putin with Federal Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel and President of the French Republic Francois Hollande, during which the debate crisis in Ukraine. Positively evaluated the results of the meeting of Ministers of foreign Affairs of Russia, Germany, Ukraine and France in Berlin July 2, and agreed their Joint communication ", - notified on the Internet representation of the Kremlin." for example, noted the importance of implementing those handling the situation on the need long-term ceasefire and not later than 5 July next meeting of the Contact group, " said the report. Putin also expressed deep concern at the growth of casualties among the peaceful residents and a sharp increase in the number of immigrants from the South-East of Ukraine on the ground of Russia." The leaders of the three countries spoke in favor of a more active role for the OSCE to monitor the situation in the conflict area, " said the Russian leadership.