The head of the French Republic Francois Hollande, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and the head of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin on the first day of the weekend reaffirmed their commitment to the Minsk agreements and contacts in the "channel format" on the peaceful settlement of the situation in Ukraine, said the Elysee Palace.

on the first day of the weekend-had a phone conversation with the leaders of the three countries.

"the head of the Republic and Chancellor Merkel in the course of a telephone conversation today discussed with President Putin approved in Minsk agreements. They reaffirmed their loyalty "Norman format" and the peace process, which is possible only due to regular contacts within it ", - is told in the message of administration of the President of France.

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