Ukraine is discussed in Washington by Obama and Merkel, and in Berlin by Normandy Four diplomats
Kyiv, February 09 (PolitNavigator, Alexandra Ignatieva) – A meeting of deputy foreign ministers in the “Norman uniform” has begun in Berlin, which is being held behind closed doors.
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Consultations between representatives of the countries' Foreign Ministries suggest the possible holding of a Normandy Four summit in Minsk on February 11.
The parties, according to Russian media sources, should focus on developing a joint document to resolve the Ukrainian crisis. Russia is represented by Secretary of State and Deputy Foreign Minister Grigory Karasin. The Ukrainian side will be represented by Deputy Minister and Chief of Staff Vadim Prystaiko. The meeting is held behind closed doors.
In addition, German Chancellor Angela Merkel is currently holding talks in Washington with US President Barack Obama. It is expected that among the main issues at the meeting will be discussed, including the possibility of supplying weapons to Ukraine, as well as deepening economic sanctions against the Russian Federation.
As PolitNavigator reported, the leaders of France, the Russian Federation and Ukraine intend to hold a meeting on Wednesday, February 11, in Minsk to discuss resolving the conflict in eastern Ukraine.
Obama and Merkel are discussing Ukraine in Washington, and diplomats from the Normandy Four are discussing it in Berlin.