15/08/2014 12:15
Poroshenko, Biden discuss humanitarian situation in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and US Vice President Joseph Biden on Wednesday discussed the humanitarian situation in eastern Ukraine, RIA Novosti reported.
"During a phone conversation with US Vice President, [Ukrainian] President reported on recent developments on the implementation of international humanitarian mission under the auspices of the International Committee of the Red Cross. The parties have agreed to continue to coordinate efforts to respond to existing and potential threats and challenges," the press service of the Ukrainian president said.
Earlier it was reported that humanitarian relief supplies from three Ukrainian cities will be send to war-torn Luhansk on Thursday.
Russia sent a convoy of 280 white Kamaz trucks carrying humanitarian aid to southeastern Ukraine. The convoy is carrying medical supplies, food, baby food, sleeping bags and other basic necessities.