Donetsk, Aug 30 – DAN. DPR representatives will raise the issue of Kiev's systematic violations of the ceasefire at the video conference of the Contact Group on August 31, DPR top negotiator Denis Pushilin confirmed.

"DPR confirms its participation in the video talks on August 31. The confirmation of the sides' actions aimed at facilitating indefinite ceasefire in accordance with the Contact Group statement dated August 23 will be on the agenda."

He said the Republics would also bring up Kiev's systematic violations of the 'silence regime' issue.

Earlier it was reported that Ukrainian side failed to notify DPR representatives on its plans to hold video talks of the Contact Group on August 31. The Republic said it would review an official notification immediately upon receiving. *ot