Friday, June 20, 2014

Poroshenko, Putin discuss Ukraine truce plan

Poroshenko, Putin talksUkraine truce plan

20 06 2014
 
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko   called for Russia’s support for a truce in eastern Ukraine.Poroshenko and Russian President Vladimir Putin talked over the phone on Thursday about the fighting between Ukrainian troops and pro-Russian separatists in the region.  Ukrainian presidential office said Poroshenko explained the peace plan he proposed earlier and its schedule. .
Ukrainian President .Poroshenko  announced a 14-point peace plan to deescalate tensions and asked Russia for support.
In a meeting with Kiev-installed leaders of protest-struck Donetsk and Lugansk regions, the newly elected Ukrainian leader Petro Poroshenko outlined his vision for stabilizing the eastern part of the country amid an extensive “counter-terrorism operation.”
The plan includes a ceasefire. Poroshenko reportedly stressed the need to free hostages and put the border under the joint management of Ukraine and Russia.  Poroshenko had urged Putin to support the plan.
Further highlighted the need to amend the constitution, a presidential press release reads, to decentralize the powers of the state. “The President voluntarily renounces the ability to appoint governors and heads of regional state administrations,” and has agreed to hold early local elections, the presidential press service said.
Poroshenko noted that the relevant draft amendments of the law will be sent to the Venice Commission. “Our goal is not war, our goal is peace,” he stressed.

The office of the Russian President said Putin has called for an immediate halt to the Ukrainian military operations in eastern Ukraine. It also said Putin expressed hope that the Ukrainian government will address the demands of ethnic Russians in the region.
These residents are demanding the right to use the Russian language and they also want expanded autonomy.
Western nations are calling on Russia to exert its influence over separatist militants.Media agencies

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