Ukrainian officials pledged Kyiv's commitment to Normandy format talks and welcomed the efforts of European diplomats in peaceful settlement of Ukraine-Russia standoff.
The parties called on Russia to go back to 'constructive work' to address issues of ceasefire, detainees' exchange and operations of checkpoints in Donbas.
Andriy Yermak, the head of the President’s office, states Ukraine hopes to hold a Normandy format meeting before the end of the term of German chancellor Angela Merkel.