KIEV, June 23 – President Petro Poroshenko has expressed his hope that Russia will heed to the recommendations of the EU Foreign Affairs Council of Ministers relating to the promotion of de-escalation of the situation in the eastern regions.

"President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko appreciates the Foreign Affairs Council's support of the peace plan as a major chance for de-escalation," the press service of the head of state reported on Monday.