Obama, Merkel discuss Ukraine, Greek crises

Washington, March 19 (IANS) US President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have discussed the Ukrainian crisis and the Greek situation in a telephone conversation, Efe news agency reported. "The two leaders agreed on the need for full and prompt implementation of the three Minsk agreements in order to reach a lasting and peaceful resolution to the conflict," said a White House statement on Wednesday in reference to the crisis in Ukraine. "They reiterated their agreement that there