Jean-Yves Le Drian stated that it sees no alternative to the Minsk process.
The head of the Ministry of foreign Affairs of France Jean-Yves Le Drian stated that it sees no alternative to the Minsk process.
The “alternative “to the Minsk process” today, no. No one — neither the Russians nor the Ukrainians can not imagine the format of negotiations. Therefore, we believe that the process should continue. Both parties to the conflict are obliged to take necessary measures: to exchange prisoners, withdraw heavy military hardware from the demarcation line, to abandon the freezing and expropriation of enterprises. You need to settle these issues before the start of a new stage of negotiations in the Norman format”, – said the head of the French foreign Ministry.
He also confirmed that the countries of the European Union decided to extend sanctions against Russia unanimously.
“Remember, however, that the sanctions are reversible, in the case of improving the situation, they can be removed. Today to speak too early. It requires the will of the Ukrainian leadership”, – said Le Drian.
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