Minsk dialogue seriously disturbed by those supporting Yatsenyuk - (Russian FM)

The achievement of Minsk agreements to de-escalate the situation in eastern Ukraine are seriously hindered by those supporting Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk, including Washington, said Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.

"Tying a dialogue (between Kiev authorities, DPR and LPR), known as the Minsk process has been very seriously disturbed. Preventions came from abroad, including from Washington," Lavrov said in an interview with Rossiya-1 broadcaster and Russia Today TV channel.

Though Lavrov has not named anyone specifically, he stated, “There were people in Washington who have encouraged the position taken, unlike Poroshenko, by Yatsenuk, who makes arrogant statements every time there is some glimmer of hope [in Ukraine], such as: it is necessary to join NATO; you cannot believe the Russians; do not lift sanctions; let's implement more sanctions,” Lavrov mentioned.

"He should be, in general, primarily responsible for the economy,” said the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry regarding Yatsenyuk’s position, adding he found the Ukrainian prime minister’s attitude "strange."
[indian.ruvr.ru]
28/9/14
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