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
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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