Borrell: Sanctions against Russia should be maintained until complete fulfilment of Minsk agreements

"The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs assured that the EU's sanctions policy towards Russia remained unchanged. He noted that sanctions against Russia should be maintained until it completely fulfills the Minsk agreements and Ukraine's territorial integrity and sovereignty is restored," the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine informs upon the telephone conversation of diplomats on the eve of the Foreign Affairs Council meeting where special attention will be paid to Ukraine.

It is noted that Kuleba informed Borrell in detail about the situation on the demarcation line, where the attacks from the territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions temporarily occupied by Russia continue to be launched.

The Foreign Minister of Ukraine noted the recent progress in the exchange of detainees. At the same time, the minister added that the progress had not yet been made in other areas of the talks in Minsk. Ukraine's goal is to continue achieving peace in Donbas, Kuleba stressed.

He drew particular attention to the situation of Ukrainian political prisoners who are still illegally detained in Crimea and Russia.

The parties discussed the priorities of key reforms in Ukraine.

The parties also agreed to step up the EU-Ukraine joint efforts in combating misinformation which has proliferated significantly during the pandemic.

Minister Kuleba thanked the European Union for the €190 million support package provided to Ukraine.

In response to the minister’s invitation, Josep Borrell confirmed his readiness to visit Ukraine as soon as the situation would allow him to resume foreign trips and stressed that it would be his first foreign visit.

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