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KYIV. January 2nd UNN. During a telephone conversation with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, French President Emmanuel Macron called for adherence to the ceasefire regime in Donbass and the release of Ukrainian seamen captured. The President congratulated the agreement reached on December 27, 2018 on the restoration of the ceasefire and called for its full and lasting respect. He also called on Russia to release as soon as possible Ukrainian sailors and return ships seized after the incident of the Navy of November 25, 2018 in the Kerch Strait, "said the palace of the Elysee
It is noted that the Presidents have also devoted part of the conversation to Syria.
] "The President recalled that France's priority in Syria was the fight against terrorism to eradicate … and to resist any resumption of terrorism in the region. This struggle is not over and continues on the ground as part of the international coalition. He stressed the need to avoid any further destabilization that could harm terrorists, "the statement said.
In addition, Macron pointed out that France was more than ever engaged in the settlement the Syrian crisis in the context of UN Security Council Resolution 2254 – the only possible path towards stability, peace and security in the region.
"In this regard, he insisted on urgent need for all States concerned to assume all responsibility for ensuring a credible constitutional process and the United Nations, "said the report.
As reported by UNN on 2 January, the Presidents Russian and French, Vladimir Putin and Emmanuel Macron, discussed the events in the Kerch Strait by telephone on 25 November 2018.
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