Federal Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel in a telephone conversation with President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko and the head of the French Republic Francois Hollande said that she shares information about the situation in Ukraine with the President of the United States Barack Obama.

" Angela Merkel stated that she is actively discussing the Ukrainian theme in telephone conversations with leaders of other countries, for example with the President of the United States Barack Obama. The Chancellor stressed that it is very important transatlantic unity in the position in relation to Ukraine ", - is informed in the report on the Internet representation Poroshenko.

on Wednesday the head of the Ministry of foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Germany, France and Ukraine held a two-hour dialogue in Berlin, the Main outcome was the establishment of a mutual Declaration, in which the sides confirmed their commitment to achieving peace in Ukraine. The Declaration is aimed at achieving sustainable ceasefire in Ukraine. The main mechanism for this should be the work of the contact group, which must be renewed no later than July 5.

A number of South-Eastern regions of Ukraine after the February revolution did not recognize the legitimacy of the new authorities. There were started rallies of supporters of independence against Kyiv authorities in mid-April launched a special military operation with use of aviation, armored vehicles and heavy artillery. In the Russian capital this special operation, which has already led to numerous casualties on both sides and among them among the peaceful residents, called punitive and campaigning Kiev immediately to stop her.

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