Biden, Poroshenko discuss separatist attacks in eastern Ukraine

Vice President Joe Biden spoke with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko on Saturday regarding the situation in eastern Ukraine, the Office of the Vice President announced.
Poroshenko informed Biden about the latest separatist attacks using heavy weapons on Ukrainian forces, and the Vice President expressed his condolences for the loss of life, the announcement said.
Biden expressed support for Poroshenko's efforts to convene a meeting to discuss a possible cease-fire with the separatists, and informed Poroshenko of U.S. diplomatic efforts to work with international partners to impose costs on Russia if it continues on its course of providing the separatists with heavy weapons and equipment, the statement said.