US Special Representative Kurt Volcker believes that if Russia is ready to solve the problem of the war in the Donbas, it is possible to end the hostilities in a few months. He said this in an interview to rain, reporting the results of the negotiations with the Russian presidential aide Vladislav Surkov. "We had some differences. Everything was honest and open. We came to a common opinion that the status quo will not bring anything good to anyone. This is bad for Russia, and for Ukraine, and for the inhabitants of Donbass. We need to find a way out of this situation. This turns into a tragedy for people, "- said Volker. He also said that he doubted the ability of the Minsk agreements to resolve the conflict in Donbass. "At the moment, the Minsk process does not solve this problem. Of course, it is necessary and it is very important. In the end, we can take advantage of this. But now we need to improve the level of security and provide Ukraine with such conditions that it can protect its territory. Now she can not do it, "the special representative said, noting that it is the presence of Russian troops and equipment in the east that creates a conflict, and most violations of the ceasefire are fixed on the Russian side.

As for the US attitude toward the war in Ukraine, Volcker stressed that there is no difference between the Donbass and the Crimea for the United States - in both cases it is an occupation. "In both cases it is illegal aggression, occupation. In the case of the Crimea, Russia announced an annexation, which we do not recognize and do not recognize ever. These are equally horrible situations, "he said.. On August 23, during a visit to Vilnius, Volker stated that "the US goal is to restore the territorial integrity of Ukraine and its sovereignty".