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The discussion focussed on the situation in Ukraine in view of the Contact Group meeting in Minsk on September 5, where a Protocol on assisting a peaceful settlement in the southeast of the country was adopted. Both leaders expressed satisfaction with the fact that the parties to the conflict are generally complying with the ceasefire and stressed the importance of the  Background information Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) OSCE monitoring the situation.

The two Presidents also touched upon ensuring the delivery of humanitarian aid to the residents of Donetsk and Lugansk regions.

The exchange of views also covered the consultations on the consequences for the  Background information Customs Union between Russia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan Customs Union member states of the entry into force of Ukraine’s Association Agreement with the EU.

Vladimir Putin and Petro Poroshenko agreed to continue their dialogue.