'Trio' Putin, Macron and Merkel discuss 'disastrous policy' in Ukraine
President Vladimir Putin has spoken by phone with French leader Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel, to discuss a number of important international issues.
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| Russian President Vladimir Putin, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Photo: Reuters |
The leaders of the three countries discussed the issue of Ukraine, taking into account the "disastrous policies" of Petro Poroshenko and the change of power in the country. Putin, Macron and Merkel expressed their common opinion that the Minsk Agreements have no alternative as a basis for a peaceful settlement.
The Russian President also reminded about the priority of the law on the special status of the Donetsk and Lugansk regions coming into force. He also stressed the importance of amnesty, as well as steps to establish direct dialogue between Kiev and Donetsk and Lugansk.
In addition, the leaders of the three countries discussed the law on the Ukrainian language adopted by the Verkhovna Rada.
