YEREVAN, AUGUST 14, ARMENPRESS. Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden discussed on August 13 the humanitarian situation in eastern Ukraine, informs “Armenpress”.

During a phone conversation with U.S. Vice President, Ukrainian President reported on recent developments on the implementation of international humanitarian mission under the auspices of the International Committee of the Red Cross. The parties have agreed to continue to coordinate efforts to respond to existing and potential threats and challenges.

On August 11, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov announced that Russia had reached an agreement with Kiev and the Red Cross on sending a humanitarian mission to eastern Ukraine. Russia sent a convoy of 280 white Kamaz trucks carrying humanitarian aid to southeastern Ukraine. The convoy is carrying medical supplies, food, baby food, sleeping bags and other basic necessities.