"The conversation took place on possible measures to de-escalate (the crisis) including how Moscow could recognise the election of Poroshenko. The details of a ceasefire will also be discussed in coming days," the official in French President Hollande's office said, adding that they also discussed the economic consequences of the stand-off.
A Reuters journalist who was observing the meeting said Putin and Poroshenko did not extend a hand to each other. A bit later, however, the French president’s press service reported that they held a 15-minute meeting, then the heads of state shook hands with each other.
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