The need for a political solution for the “civil” strife in Ukraine in order to end the bloodshed was underlined by Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Barack Obama during a telephone conversation they had.
The Kremlin’s announcement which verifies the information states that the two presidents noted the need to protect the rights of all Ukraine citizens, including Russian-speakers in the eastern parts of the country.
The White House stated that during the conversation, President Obama urged President Putin to agree to a peace accord.
Today, Russian president and Ukraine, Germany and French leaders are meeting in Minsk …read more
Source: Protothema
