The head of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin had agreed in a telephone conversation with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande work within the " Normandy format ", including training to the new summit, said the press service of the Kremlin.

"during the conversation the sides exchanged views on the problems associated with carrying out this autumn. Local elections in the regions of Ukraine. Also discussed the main aspects of further work within the " Normandy format ", including the dialogue of Ministers of foreign Affairs and preparation for a new meeting at the highest level ", - is informed in the report.

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