Poroshenko, Biden discuss situation in Donbas, Russia sanctions

President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko had a telephone conversation with U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden.

Censor.NET reports citing the presidential press service.

The parties discussed the situation in the Donbas and the progress in the implementation of the Minsk agreements. Biden welcomed humanitarian initiatives of the Ukrainian leader aimed at liberating Ukrainian hostages held by pro-Russian separatists.

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The parties also discussed the pace of Ukrainian reforms and the Ukraine-IMF cooperation.

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