Poroshenko: Ukraine did not agreed to federalization in Minsk talks
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko says talks in Minsk did not include any agreement on autonomy for the rebel-held areas in eastern Ukraine.
Russia-backed separatists have been fighting government forces since April. Their early demands of federalization culminated in a May referendum for independence.
Poroshenko told reporters Thursday Ukraine has not agreed to the federalization of the country or even autonomy to the region.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Ukrainian leader earlier said the parties in Minsk agreed to withdraw heavy weaponry from the front line and help Ukraine reclaim the control of the border with Russia.