Kiev does not want to break with Russia either economic or diplomatic relations, said the foreign Minister of Ukraine Pavlo Klimkin.

"currently, many claim the severance of diplomatic relations with Russia. But no one explains how it will help us to achieve our goals. In case of a rupture of diplomatic relations dialogues will be conducted only through intermediaries. I doubt that the situation, when the question "about us" to be decided " without us ", would be the best way, "said Klimkin in conversation, Internet edition" mirror of the week ".

according to him, Russia should be an integral component of the solution of the existing problem (conflict in the Donbass)." For this reason, Russia together with Ukraine and the OSCE is part of the Tripartite liaison group. If we break diplomatic relations, it will destroy the existing negotiation format, and put at risk Minsk consensus. And, as can be seen from recent events, this is achieved terrorists from the " DND " and "LNR," said Klimkin.

He also said that "the severance of diplomatic relations is a complete "reset" of diplomatic and consular institutions." Who will help million of our Residents who are in Russia?" - said the Minister.

"Who will help support economic ties with Russia, which, although greatly weakened, But it is extremely difficult time to be very important for many plants of the Ukrainian economy?", said Klimkin.


The situation in the Donbass very quickly escalated in January, then as the Ukrainian Military, taking advantage of the truce and building up forces in the South-East of the country, began to storm the position of the militia, starting With. the General staff of Ukraine said that " the Ukrainian army has enough personnel and equipment to deal the final blow ". While the chief of staff Viktor Murzenko, despite the many times heard before the attacks against the capital of Russia, admitted that the departments of the Russian army within the country there.

After a sharp increase in the number of victims among the civilian population militia told about what to protect yourself shelling of residential areas.

One of the most hot spots of conflict between the security forces and militias in the Donbass was Debaltsevo, the area in which the environment gets larger grouping of the Ukrainian military. See the Last photo service covers newsworthy news

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