Germany and France are urging Ukraine to fight corruption and pass legislation on an election in the pro-Russian east, as required by the cease-fire agreement, to help stem violence in eastern Ukraine.
Speaking Tuesday in Kyiv with his French and Ukrainian counterparts, German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier said there have been many violations of the ceasefire and the electoral law is being “postponed” by Ukraine, undermining the credibility of the Minsk process.
“Not just the three foreign ministers, but also the people in Ukraine, in Europe and in the world are waiting for progress to be made,” Steinmeier said. “Progress in the …read more
Source: Voice of America