“The head of the office of the President of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak, on Wednesday took part in a meeting of political advisers to the leaders of the Normandy Four states, held in the format of a video conference,” the message says.

As noted, the parties discussed steps that "could intensify the process of establishing peace in Donbass."

"The parties agreed to continue consultations at the next meetings at the level of advisers," the statement said.

Earlier in Ukraine, they said that the negotiations were postponed to January 27.