Prystaiko, US Deputy Secretary Biegun discuss Donbas, Crimea, cooperation

By Interfax-Ukraine.

Published Feb. 22, 2020. Updated Feb. 22 at 12:57 pm

Observers of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) monitor the withdrawal of the Ukrainian forces near Bohdanivka village, in the Kyiv-controlled territory, in the Donetsk region, eastern Ukraine, on Nov. 9, 2019.

Photo by AFP

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Vadym Prystaiko and U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun have discussed returning peace to Donbas, occupied Crimea, Euro-Atlantic integration and interaction and trade in all areas.

“Discussed with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun peace settlement in Donbas, occupied Crimea, our Euro-Atlantic integration and bilateral trade & security cooperation. Unwavered U.S. support remains crucial for Ukraine. New approaches not only in Kyiv – it’s inspiring,” Prystaiko wrote on Twitter on Feb. 22.