Donetsk ready for negotiations with new president

Denis Pushilin, chairman of the presidium of the Supreme Council of the “Donetsk People’s Republic”, said that his “republic” was ready for negotiations with new President Petro Poroshenko, who won the elections yesterday, ITAR-TASS reports.Pushilin reminded that martial law had been imposed in the “republic.” The official reminded that the new president wanted to continue the anti-terrorist operation in the east. Pushilin emphasized that dialogue will only be possible under Russian mediation and will start after an exchange of prisoners and a withdrawal of forces.

Denis Pushilin, chairman of the presidium of the Supreme Council of the “Donetsk People’s Republic”, said that his “republic” was ready for negotiations with new President Petro Poroshenko, who won the elections yesterday, ITAR-TASS reports.

Pushilin reminded that martial law had been imposed in the “republic.” The official reminded that the new president wanted to continue the anti-terrorist operation in the east. Pushilin emphasized that dialogue will only be possible under Russian mediation and will start after an exchange of prisoners and a withdrawal of forces.