EU High Representative Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Catherine Ashton assured president of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko of the Union's support.
In a phone conversation with Poroshenko, EU official asked about the efforts Ukraine expects from the EU, Ukrainian president's website reported.
“On behalf of 28 states, I would like to assure you of our support,” she stressed.
Ukrainian president, in turn, assured that pursuant to Berlin arrangements of the Foreign Ministers of 4 countries, Ukraine is ready to continue the work of trilateral contact group, particularly to hold the next meeting on July 5. Ukraine suggested the place and time of holding and is now waiting for the confirmation of the other party.