Merkel: Poroshenko need peace in Ukraine to provide opportunities reforms
To provide for the planned reforms to the President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko need for the country to " stopped shooting, " said Chancellor Angela Merkel at a traditional reception For the diplomatic corps. " We all wish that there stopped shooting. Only then the new Ukrainian leader will be able to concentrate on carrying out the necessary reforms, " Merkel said, Deutsche Welle reports referring to Western agencies." we must do everything in their power to justify the hopes for a new beginning, " said the German Chancellor. To do this, one must strengthen the legal country and respect for human rights, the preservation of the territorial integrity of Ukraine and economic development. In this " gerkulesovy work " Merkel promised Poroshenko assistance of Germany. It also again called on Moscow to help stabilize the situation in Ukraine. German Chancellor reiterated that Europe stands for dialog with Russia. In her expressions, the program " Eastern partnership " with such countries as Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia is clearly not aimed against Russia." Building good relations with the EU implies a good relationship with Russia, " said Merkel.