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KIEV, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- A peaceful solution is a priority for Kiev to resolve the conflict in Ukraine's eastern region of Donbas, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said here on Thursday.
"Why is a political and diplomatic solution a priority for us? First of all, because the enemy strengthened its positions in urban areas with large population," Poroshenko said in his annual address to the parliament.
The vast majority of Ukrainians, who live in peaceful areas, strongly support the diplomatic settlement of the conflict, Poroshenko said.
Only 13 percent of Ukrainian citizens stand for resorting to military means to regain control over Donbas territories.
The possible resumption of the full-scale hostilities in Donbas could be a heavy burden to the Ukrainian economy and block the implementation of reforms in the country, the president added.
An armed confrontation between government troops and pro-independence insurgents in eastern Ukraine has been underway since April 2014.
On Aug. 25, the conflicting sides declared a fresh cease-fire, which helped to ease hostilities.
According to official estimates, more than 10,000 people, including 2,700 civilians, have been killed and about 24,000 others wounded in the conflict.
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