President Poroshenko, EPP President Daul coordinated efforts to increase international pressure on Russia
Ukrinform
President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has held a meeting with President of the European People’s Party (EPP) Joseph Daul during the expanded EPP Summit in Malta, the president’s press service reports.
“The two leaders coordinated efforts to increase international pressure on Russia due to its recent illegal actions destabilizing the situation in Donbas,” reads a report.
The EPP President reaffirmed commitment to support Ukraine and stressed that the EU sanctions against Russia must remain in place until Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, including Crimea, are fully restored.
In addition, during the meeting, the parties discussed prospects of completing the ratification of the Association Agreement between Ukraine and the EU, as well as the introduction of the visa-free regime with the EU for Ukrainians.
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