Russian President Vladimir Putin who had a telephone conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart Petro Poroshenko late on Tuesday urged for measures to ensure security of journalists working in that country, Russian president’s press secretary Dmitry Peskov said.
According to Peskov, the two heads of state “discussed most pressing issues of bilateral Russian-Ukrainian relations.”
“Vladimir Putin expressed concern over the tragic death of Russian journalists near Lugansk and drew attention to the necessity of ensuring security of mass media representatives working in the conflict zone in Ukraine,” he said.
- Poroshenko offered his condolences over the death of Russian journalists.
[en.itar-tass.com]
18/6/14
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Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko....
ReplyDeleteThe heads of state discussed current bilateral relations issues. They touched on the topic of a possible ceasefire in areas of southeastern Ukraine engaged in hostilities.
Vladimir Putin expressed concern regarding the tragic death of Russian journalists in Lugansk and highlighted the need for an absolute assurance of security for members of the media working in Ukraine’s conflict zones.
Petro Poroshenko expressed his condolences regarding the death of Russian media representatives and assured the President of Russia that corresponding investigations will be carried out on his instructions and necessary measures will be taken to ensure safety for journalists.
http://eng.kremlin.ru/news/22498
17/6/14