Poroshenko, Merkel discuss situation in Donbas

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko during a telephone conversation with German Chancellor Angela Merkel has discussed the situation in Donbas and agreed to coordinate efforts to implement the Minsk agreements.

"The parties discussed the security situation in Donbas. The Ukrainian president noted the need for a full ceasefire by Russian militants and a release all the hostages," the presidential press service said.

In addition, the sides agreed to continue coordinating efforts to make Moscow fulfill security conditions from the Minsk agreements and terminate Russian aggression against Ukraine.