Poroshenko counts on strong signal from G7 in response to violation of Minsk agreements by Russia

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko expects a reaction from the G7 countries in response to the violations of the Minsk agreements by Russia.

"We sincerely hope that Japan and other leaders of the G7 countries will confirm their joint position at the forthcoming summit in Japan and will send a very strong signal to the Kremlin. We are counting on you," the president said speaking at the National Press Club of Japan Tokyo Wednesday.

According to him, Ukraine is observing the Minsk agreements, unlike Russia, which continues to violate the ceasefire regime, continues to supply weapons to Donbas, and prevents the access of the OSCE observers, as well as refuses to release the hostages.

"And in addition to all this, Russia is currently making great efforts to portray Ukraine as the one, which violates the Minsk agreements," Poroshenko said.

He also thanked the Japanese leadership for its consistent support of Ukraine.