KYIV. Nov 16 (Interfax) - United States Department of State Special Representative for Ukraine Negotiations Kurt Volker reaffirmed Washington's commitment to the restoration of Ukraine's territorial integrity and praised "the utility" of the Minsk Agreements at a meeting of the Ukrainian-U.S. Strategic Partnership Commission.
"As Assistant Secretary Mitchell [U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Wess Mitchell] said, the U.S. remains committed to Ukraine's success as a sovereign European state whole, free, and at peace. I reiterated our commitment to ensuring the full restoration of Ukraine's territorial integrity and the safety and well-being of all Ukrainians," Volker said on Twitter.
Volker also highlighted "the utility of the Minsk agreements, which while signed at a difficult time, reaffirm Russia's commitment to Ukraine's territorial integrity and is a key vehicle for maintaining sanctions," he said.