The State Department considers various options for participation in the settlement of the conflict in Donbass.

The situation in the east of Ukraine is a very important part of US policy towards Ukraine. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson examines various options for the United States to participate in the settlement of the conflict in Donbass.

US Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch told journalists on Friday whether the United States is considering the possibility of participating in the "Norman" or some other format to settle the conflict in the Donbass, Ukrinform reports..

"We are reviewing our policy towards Ukraine and, I think, moving forward in a very positive direction. Obviously, the situation in the east is a very important part of this, and we will support Ukraine in every way possible. Secretary of State Tillerson carefully examines all possible options for our participation in resolving this issue, "said Jovanovic.

Earlier, The Washington Post reported that Washington intends to restart the dialogue with Russia in Ukraine. This idea is allegedly personally overseen by Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.