Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and French President Emmanuel Macron met in Paris on April 16 to discuss Russia’s massive military buildup — including more than 100,000 soldiers on Ukraine’s borders. German Chancellor Angela Merkel “tuned in” online during the second half of the meeting. Afterward, the Ukrainian president said that the leaders are “getting closer” to the next Normandy Four meeting, with a meeting of advisers on April 19 to hammer out certain issues. “I want all four of us to talk,” Zelensky said, referring to himself, Macron, Merkel, and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
On April 17, 2021, the joint forces operation press service reported about 17 cease-fire violations by the Russian-controlled forces, with no fatalities. ”Ukrainian army holds situation at joint forces operation under control, and keeps ceasefire.” says the report.
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