Kuchma, Taylor discuss situation in Donbas

The release of detained persons is a top priority in the implementation of the Minsk agreements, Darka Olifer, spokesperson for former Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma, has reported on Facebook.

According to her, the matter was discussed at a meeting between Ukraine's representative in the Trilateral Contact Group, Kuchma, and U.S. Chargé d'Affaires a.i. in Ukraine William Taylor.

"Leonid Kuchma received U.S. Chargé d'Affaires a.i. in Ukraine William Taylor. They discussed the implementation of the Minsk agreements and a number of issues of cooperation between Ukraine and the U.S. In particular, they discussed the priority of the implementation of the security block of the Minsk agreements and the release of detained persons," Olifer wrote.

She said that Kuchma had expressed gratitude to the United States for the comprehensive support of Ukraine. Taylor, in turn, noted the further readiness of the U.S. to work systematically for Ukraine to succeed.

The parties agreed on continued support for contacts in the future, Olifer added.

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