It was noted that the beginning of the implementation of the package of measures adopted by the Contact Group in Minsk made it possible to reduce the intensity of military action in Donbass and lead to a reduction in civilian casualties.
The four leaders focussed on the need to maintain a stable ceasefire and take practical steps to ensure that the conflicting sides withdraw their heavy armaments and release prisoners as soon as possible. They stressed their readiness to actively support the OSCE monitoring mission at the current important stage of the settlement.
The four presidents agreed on contacts between their foreign ministers to ensure the implementation of the Minsk agreements.