KIEV, Aug. 21 - Prominent representatives of international business community have called on the Ukrainian and Russian governments to find a compromise and a peaceful solution of settling the current conflict.

"One of the greatest moments of our lives was the dismantling of the Berlin Wall and the end of the Cold War. Nobody wants to see a return to those dark days. As concerned business leaders from Russia, Ukraine and the West we encourage our governments to compromise and find a peaceful solution to the current conflict. If we can help in the process we’re happy to do so," reads a document signed by 16 Russian, Ukrainian and international businessmen posted on the Web site of Virgin Corporation, the founder of which, Richard Branson, also signed the document.