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10 of February, 21:48

Steinmeier: "channel format" does not imply permission of the fall
Minister of foreign Affairs of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier believes that the fact of holding a meeting in Minsk "channel format" does not imply permission of the fall, and the situation in the Donbass still very unstable.

The German Minister also said that the dialogue on Ukraine to date have been useful, but still remain open certain questions, " reports the Agency.

"I have a dream that in the next few hours will not happen outbreaks of violence that could put the meeting in Minsk under the question," added the head of the German foreign Ministry. According to Steinmeier, " tomorrow will be the opportunity to make a 1st step towards the cessation of strife ".

first it was announced that the leaders of the "channel four" (Russia, Ukraine, Germany, France) have agreed to meet on Wednesday in Minsk with the coordination of certain positions. The contact group (Ukraine, Russia, OSCE, militias) prepare rules and the content of this summit.

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