Putin and Macron Discussed Ukraine

In a telephone conversation Vladimir Putin and Emmanuel Macron discussed the importance of implementing the agreements reached at the Norman meeting, and also positively assessed the exchange between Kiev and the PDDLO (Particular Districts of Donetsk and Luhansk Oblasts). The Russian President Vladimir Putin and the French President Emmanuel Macron discussed Ukraineduring a telephone conversation, the press service of the Russian Federation President informed on Friday, January 3. “They emphasized the importance of consistent implementation of the Minsk agreements”and the agreements reached at the Normandy format summit held in Paris on December 9, 2019,” states the press message. The presidents also praised the exchange of prisoners, which took place on December 29, 2019 between Kiev and the PDDLO. Gas issues were also discussed, in particular, the signing of the “package” deal on transiting Russian gas to Europe via Ukraine at the end of 2019. Recall that earlier Zelensky congratulated Putin on the New Year. The two leaders exchanged congratulations and agreed on the next joint steps in the exchange of prisoners. It was also reported that the Kremlin informed on details of the conversation with Zelensky. Putin noted that the presidents exchanged congratulations and spoke out for the development of Russian-Ukrainian relations. Correspondent