The head of Poland Andrzej Duda, in his first state visit to Berlin on August 28, wishes to discuss with German Chancellor Angela Merkel ways to increase pressure on the Russian Federation to ending the conflict in the Donbass.

"Of course, during his visit to Berlin, I would have wished, and among them, talk about how you can increase pressure on the Russian Federation that eventually the war ended and there was lasting peace. Another question is how should NATO respond to the correction geopolitical situation near the Eastern borders of the block. Of course Needless to say, we support a strong NATO presence in the region, as well as among them in Poland, " said Duda in a statement released on Wednesday an interview with the German tabloid.

"I believe that Chancellor Merkel in the European Union with a very strong position in relation to Russia. I wish this position was shared by the whole of Europe. The only way we can come to concrete results, " - said Polish head.

Also Duda said again about the need for broader international involvement in the settlement of the Ukrainian fall, the purpose of which would be " a lasting and just peace." Before the head declared that "Normandy format" could be expanded by the USA and Poland.

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