(ANSA) - ROME, DECEMBER 11 - "Italy deems the resumption of negotiation between the two parties essential. For a positive outcome of this confrontation, with a view to full implementation of the Minsk Agreements, we intend to continue working with European partners. I take this opportunity to reaffirm that Italy's is convinced that sanctions are not a goal, but just a tool aimed at starting the solution to the Ukrainian crisis." That is what Italian premier Giuseppe Conte said in Parliament, recalling that the European Council will also address the six-monthly discussion on the state of implementation of the Minsk Agreements, introduced by Chancellor Merkel and President Macron. Merkel and Macron will inform the European Council about the outcome of the Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the "Normandy format" on Monday 9.

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