Yermak reveals what countries ready to join talks on peace in eastern Ukraine

“Yermak said that these negotiations have been quite difficult lately, but Ukraine is trying different ways to move this process forward. In particular, the Ukrainian side presented a number of key initiatives within the TCG: return to the ceasefire, swap of detainees and the opening of checkpoints. Complex initiatives were also prepared and handed over to the partners – 10 steps, the implementation of which will be able to unlock the peace process,” the President’s Office informs.

The Head of the President’s Office noted that the leadership of the United States decided to join the settlement process in eastern Ukraine.

"At the same time, this does not threaten the existence of the Normandy format. This is a parallel track. We discussed similar issues with the United Kingdom today. Turkey is ready to play the same role," he said.

According to Yermak, President of France Emmanuel Macron and the leadership of the European Union, in particular President of the European Council Charles Michel, are now taking a very active position on this issue.

"We are in a very strong position today. And when Russia has made some proposals for security in Europe, we are telling everyone: what security can be in Europe without ending the war in central Europe?" he said.

Yermak also stressed the importance of viable communication on Ukraine's aspirations to become a NATO member.

As the Head of the President’s Office noted, it is very important to provide information on complex and extremely important historical reforms in Ukraine.

"For example, today is the first time we are fighting the oligarchs as a phenomenon. And the law on de-oligarchization does not target any particular person. Its goal is to make it impossible for some rich people in Ukraine to 'buy' ministers, deputies, and influence state decisions," he said.

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