The Minsk process, despite all the difficulties, moves ? in Ukraine became calmer, although some problems remain, said the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin.
"we should fully and faithfully perform all of the Minsk consensus that were reached on 12 February of the current year. Recall that a set of measures for settlement is of a batch nature. In it link all the key aspects of the settlement: political, military, socio-economic, humanitarian, " said Putin at the meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
He added that " there is every reason to believe that with obstacles, but still the Minsk process is moving ", RIA " Novosti "." After February 12, still in the East of Ukraine With all the problems that are the place to be, but still became calmer, and although there are problems, which are also known ", - said the head. According to Putin, Russia and Germany differ significantly in the assessment of the coup in Ukraine." When obgovarivaya international agenda in the center of attention was of course the situation in Ukraine. On this topic we with MS Merkel talk incessantly, and together with the President of France and President of Ukraine, in the so-called Normandy format, which proved as a very efficient mechanism of international assistance for the peaceful resolution of the conflict. Yes, we differ significantly in the assessment of the events that led to the unconstitutional coup in the Ukrainian capital in February 2014, " - said Putin. First it was rumored that the Russian leadership dialogues were initiated by the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Angela Merkel. First on Sunday, Russian President Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Angela Merkel participated in the event, laying a wreath at the tomb of the Unknown soldier. On Sunday, German Chancellor Angela Merkel arrived in the capital of Russia to participate in the celebrations in honor of the 70th anniversary of the Victory. Traditionally in the Russian capital for the anniversary celebrations on the occasion of the Victory over fascism attracted numerous world leaders and the head of the international organizations. This year the head of some countries decided not to come to the ceremony. German Chancellor Angela Merkel decided not to visit Moscow on may 9 to participate in the Victory parade. Media told that she does not want to " offend the Ukrainian government ". Germany for the celebrations on may 9 in the capital of Russia was represented by the country's Ambassador r?diger von Fritsch.

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