The counterparts exchanged views on the situation in the field of human rights in Ukraine in the circumstances of direct military intervention of Russia, annexation of Crimea and activities of illegal armed groups in Donetsk and Luhansk regions.

The Minister underlined that Ukraine implements fully Minsk agreements and is committed to ensure human rights and humanitarian needs of civil population in Donetsk and Luhansk regions.

The sides agreed to cooperate further and promote international monitoring of human rights situation in Ukraine in particular in Donetsk and Luhansk regions.

The Commissioner’s visit (29 June-3 July) has been carried out in the framework of his participation in monitoring of the human rights situation in the Eastern regions of Ukraine.