Johnson and Macron agreed on the need to implement the Minsk agreements

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) noted that Putin’s commitment to Macron was a welcome sign that he may still be ready to participate in the search for a diplomatic solution,” the British Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement.

In addition, the parties agreed on the need for both Russia and Ukraine to fully fulfill their obligations under the Minsk agreements.

Earlier, Putin and Macron discussed the situation around Ukraine during a telephone conversation.

Putin expressed serious concern over the sharp deterioration of the situation on the line of contact in the Donbass.

The parties agreed to work on organizing a meeting of the tripartite working group on Ukraine.