17 Apr 2015 20:27

Severance of diplomatic ties with Russia wouldn't benefit Ukraine - foreign minister

KYIV. April 17 (Interfax) - The severance of diplomatic relations with Russia would be unfeasible for Ukraine, as the lack of diplomatic relations could add complications to the negotiating process on Donbas and would reduce the chances for protecting interests of Ukrainian citizens in Russia, says Ukrainian Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin.

"Let's theorize about how this could affect the Trilateral Contact Group's work and the promotion of the Minsk agreements. I assure you: there'll be several surprises prepared for us