- says peace is possible in Ukraine but both sides must engage
- new sanctions against Russia are not the main consideration at the moment but can not rule out new ones in the future is situation deteriorates
- finding a diplomatic solution that is acceptable for all must be the priority
- peace not possible without better Ukraine/Russian border controls
- need to agree border monitoring with OSCE
- nothing has changed in Germany’s view that Russia’s annexation of Crimea is wrong , but not forgotten
Ukraine president Poroshenko says that Germany has pledged EUR 500 mln as a contribution to help rebuild Ukraine’s war-shattered regions
- will call upon parliament in Sept to ratify political association and free trade agreement with the EU
- Ukraine will work with Europe to do all it can to bring about peace but not at the cost of sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence of Ukraine
