The President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko during a visit in Germany in the framework of participation in the 53rd Munich conference on security, held a telephone conversation with U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. This reports the press service of the Ukrainian President.
“The head of state congratulated Rex Tillerson with the appointment and wished success in discharging the responsible foreign mission”, – stated in the message.
As noted, the President informed Secretary of state about the recent escalation of the situation in the Donbas and Russia’s violation of the Minsk agreements.
“During the conversation, it was about countering the ongoing Russian aggression and the restoration of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, including Crimea, including through a policy of sanctions”, – stated in the message.
It is also reported that Poroshenko and Rex Tillerson outlined the range of issues requiring urgent attention at this stage to strengthen the strategic partnership between Kyiv and Washington.
Earlier it was reported that U.S. Secretary of state Rex Tillerson warned the Minister of foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov to respect the Minsk agreements on Ukraine.
