President Poroshenko not optimistic about tomorrow’s Normandy format meeting

“Yes, I am optimistic about the future of Ukraine. But, unfortunately, I am not so optimistic about tomorrow’s meeting. However, I would be very pleased to be amazed,” Petro Poroshenko said during the conversation with journalists in course of the official visit to Norway. According to the Head of State, it is impossible to switch to the political package without two absolutely important components and strict sequence of steps – withdrawal of troops and release of hostages. “This is what the agreements are all about,” the President said.