Mogherini: escalation of the conflict in Ukraine will worsen relations between the Russian Federation and the EU
Vladimir Dobrovolsky. Further escalation of open armed conflict in the East of Ukraine will steadily lead to a serious deterioration of relations between the EU and Russia, said the Head of the EU diplomacy Federica Mogherini.
in the address published on the first day of the weekend, Mogherini said that " residential areas of Mariupol were fired today controlled by the separatist territory." According to Mogherini, It was after a series of attacks in the Donbass in the last days, which was accompanied by the announcement of further attacks from militias.
" This Further escalation of open armed conflict is tragic consequences for residents, which has too long been suffering. It will steadily lead to further serious deterioration of relations between the EU and Russia ", - said in a communique.
The self-proclaimed head of the Donetsk national Republic (DND) Alexander Zakharchenko said on Thursday that the militia DND "pushing" the front line in order to avoid shelling of Donetsk. This message he did once in the Leninsky district of Donetsk in the public transport hit by a shell and died fifteen people.
Statements about the shelling of Mariupol militia challenged, noting that they have in this area there are no artillery systems. According to the messenger of the headquarters of the militia DND, the firing was from the area of Old Crimea, where the Ukrainian Military.
Vice-speaker of the Parliament DND Denis Putilin called the accusations of Kiev in the fire Mariupol to address militias provocation aimed at military development of the opposition in the Donbass.