11/22"Indeed,thetopic was discussed yesterday during a telephone conversation betweenPutin& Merkel.〜Putin spoke about our readiness to consider such an opportunity(return to the JCCC) if we succeed in gaining an understanding that provocative actions byKyiv against ourmilitary will cease〜”Pesk
12/19 In addition, he drew particular attention to the fact that the location of forces in close proximity to residential areas and shooting from or towards critical infrastructure also worsens the situation, and therefore, further efforts at stabilization are important.”