28 Feb 2014 20:35

Putin discusses Ukraine with Cameron, Merkel, Van Rompuy - Kremlin

MOSCOW. Feb 28 (Interfax) - Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the situation in Ukraine in telephone conversations with British Prime Minister David Cameron, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, and European Council President Herman Van Rompuy on Friday.

"The latest developments in the crisis in Ukraine were discussed substantively. It was emphasized that it is extremely important not to allow further escalation of violence and normalize the situation as soon as possible," the Russian presidential press service said.

"It has been agreed to continue personal contacts on the matter and intensify interaction through the foreign policy agencies," it said.