Putin says Donbass escalation caused by Ukrainian Armed Forces provocation

During the telephone conversation held by Presidents of Russia and France, Vladimir Putin claimed that the current aggravation of situation in the Donbass region is being caused by provocations of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Kiev only imitates the negotiation process, refuses to implement the Minsk agreements and agreements reached in the “Norman” format, Putin stressed.

Both Presidents also agreed to cooperate on various available levels.