Minsk format of negotiations on the settlement of Ukraine needs to be preserved in any new format there is no need, said the head of the Ministry of foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation S. Lavrov..

" this is not necessary, because this format already exists - Minsk format. Within this format was agreed And signed the Minsk Protocol between representatives of the President of Ukraine And representatives proclaimed DND AND LNR with the participation of the OSCE And the Russian Federation. And this format must be preserved, because to do what was agreed, must those who agreed, " Lavrov said at a press conference following the meeting with the OSCE foreign Ministers in Basel.

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