Putin and Barroso agreed on consultations on Association between Ukraine and EU
The President of the Russian Federation centuries Putin and the head of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso held a telephone conversation, during which agreed to hold the meeting between Russia, the EU and Ukraine on the forthcoming signing of a Treaty on the unity of Ukraine with the EU, said the press service of the Kremlin. The parties agreed that the meetings will be held at the expert and Ministerial levels, ITAR-TASS reported." Putin and Barroso exchanged views on the problems associated with the General crisis situation in Ukraine, as well as on problems of payment by Kiev's debt for Russian natural gas and the planned signing of the Treaty on the unity of the EU-Ukraine ", stressed the Russian leadership. In addition, Putin said Barroso about the need for a speedy termination of the special operation in Ukraine. Remember, since mid-April, the Kyiv authorities are in the East of Ukraine punitive operation against supporters of independence of Donetsk and Lugansk national republics, which told about the desire to separate from Ukraine after the coup d'etat occurred in the country on 22 February. Active hostilities were stopped at some time during the 25 may presidential elections, but may 26 resumed. Won the elections Poroshenko in the categorical form have asked in the explicit form of the security forces to carry out his official ceremony of inauguration of " cleanup " of the territory of Donetsk and Lugansk regions. Security forces are actively using heavy artillery and combat aircraft. Mentions numerous victims among the peaceful residents and the destruction of houses and infrastructure.