The President of the Russian Federation centuries Putin in a telephone conversation held on the initiative of Germany, agreed with the Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel, the results of the meeting in Minsk, the press service of the Kremlin.
" during a telephone conversation, the head of the Russian Federation informed the Chancellor about the main results of the meeting of the heads of the countries of the Customs Union with the President of Ukraine and representatives of the European Union on 26 August in Minsk, during which they exchanged views on issues relating to impacts signed by Ukraine to the Treaty on the Union with the EU, " is notified to the Internet representation of the Kremlin. Merkel supported the sides agreed to hold intensive negotiations on this matter between specialists from Russia, Ukraine and the Commission of the European communities ". Putin and Merkel stressed the importance of continuing international efforts to promote de-escalation of domestic conflict, and among them along the line of the contact group, which would again begin its work in the near future." In addition, " also noted the relevance of the contacts on the issue of gas transit to the European Union through the Ukrainian territory ". Putin and Merkel spoke out in favor of an early end to the bloodshed, to tackle the humanitarian situation in the South-East of Ukraine and the need for a political settlement." The President of the Russian Federation informed about the intention of the Russian side to provide a fresh supply of humanitarian aid to the population of Luhansk and Donetsk regions "." Agreed to continue regular exchange of views around the complex issues involved, " said the report.

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