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OSCE drafts "new regulation" for maintaining cease-fire in eastern Ukraine, Germany's foreign minister says German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier said on Sunday he hoped a new regulation aimed at maintaining a fragile cease-fire in eastern Ukraine could be completed soon by the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). 05.09.16 09:25 124 973 476 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Donbas must acquire permanent special status, Russia’s negotiator Gryzlov says Russia insists that the Donbas must be legislatively granted permanent special status in line with the formula proposed by German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier. 27.01.16 16:46 59 846 436 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Blockade in relations between Kyiv and Moscow must be overcome: Steinmeier calls Normandy Four meeting German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier has invited colleagues from Ukraine, France, and Russia for another meeting on the issue of tackling the Donbas crisis. The Normandy Four talks are to be held on May 11 in Berlin. 03.05.16 11:56 64 228 427 World

If terrorists seize Mariupol, this would put paid to Minsk agreements - Steinmeier Fall of Mariupol would become the last straw which will write Minsk agreements off. 13.03.15 17:32 39 414 389 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Donbas terrorists express new level of cynicism: they are playing irresponsibly with thousands of lives - German Foreign Minister The militants’ actions in the Donbas and their refusal to take part in any talks express a new level of cynicism. 03.02.15 19:10 114 476 359 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Elections in Donbas should be held in first half of 2016, - Steinmeier German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier believes that elections in the Donbas are to be held in the first half of this year. 01.03.16 10:35 47 593 300 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Conflict in Donbas might enter new stage at any moment – Steinmeier German foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier warned about the possibility of a new escalation of tension in Eastern Ukraine. 16.08.15 17:55 29 107 279 Ukrainian Politics

Poroshenko says his supporters won't stand for Steinmeier formula Former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has said that the European Solidarity faction, which comprises his supporters, will not reconcile itself with Kyiv's approval of the Steinmeier formula as it legitimizes the loss of Donbas and Crimea by Ukraine. 02.10.19 12:32 19 729 271 Ukrainian Politics

Steinmeier: OSCE will now begin "actual verification" of heavy equipment withdrawal German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier noted de-escalation of situation in the east of Ukraine and expressed believe that the OSCE will now begin "actual verification" of heavy weapons withdrawal. 09.03.15 20:34 50 840 271 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

US-Russia tensions more dangerous than in Cold War times, - Steinmeier Tensions between Washington and Moscow have created a situation that is "more dangerous" than the Cold War. 09.10.16 10:27 68 692 263 World

Berlin welcomes ‘Steinmeier formula’ approval Berlin sees progress towards peace in connection with the approval of the so-called "Steinmeier formula" in Minsk. 02.10.19 12:43 9 751 221 Ukrainian Politics

Steinmeier concerned over truce violations in Ukraine German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier held a phone conversation with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov on Friday, expressing concern over the recent ceas-efire violations in eastern Ukraine. 15.08.15 10:22 48 577 209 Ukrainian Politics

Political solution in Ukraine could take decades - German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier stated that he was not exaggerating when he said it could take years or decades, or even longer, for a political solution to come about. 17.03.15 12:50 18 871 199 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Steinmeier: Friendship of EU with Russia depends on Ukraine Restoration of friendly relations between EU and Russia would be desirable, but it is impossible until "Russia helps end the conflict in Ukraine." 28.06.15 14:25 14 170 199 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

Europe faces new dangerous arms race spiral, Steinmeier says German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier believes Europe’s security is under serious threat and proposes arms control resumption. 26.08.16 14:50 20 057 182 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Steinmeier planned to visit Kyiv, but Zelensky refused to meet due to ties between President of Germany and Russia, - Bild President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky refused to see German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Kyiv because of his close ties with Russia. 12.04.22 18:00 25 225 173 Previously in trend: War

Kuleba on scandal with Steinmeier: Situation is not easy, but there will be no harm to Ukrainian-German relations The situation in relations with Germany due to the diplomatic scandal with the visit of German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to Ukraine is "difficult", but will not harm bilateral relations. 14.04.22 16:05 21 482 166 Ukrainian Politics

Germany, France will not recognize State Duma elections in occupied Crimea, foreign ministers say German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier and French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault claim their countries will not recognize the annexation of Ukrainian Crimea by the Russian Federation. 15.09.16 12:32 24 869 157 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Status quo unacceptable in Donbas, Russia must leave the area, - Klimkin The status quo in the Donbas is virtually a protectorate of the Russian military and secret services. 14.09.16 23:34 49 846 144 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Holding elections in Donbas not safe now but dragging this issue is unacceptable, Steinmeier says The long-term de-escalation in the east of Ukraine is possible only on condition of holding of elections in the occupied territories under the Ukrainian legislation. At the same time, the situation in the ATO area has deteriorated making it impossible to provide security for holding of the elections in such conditions. 19.01.16 17:22 12 137 133 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

For Germany, the problem is that Steinmeier was asked not to come to Kyiv - Scholz The FRG considers the unwillingness to host Federal President Franco-Walter Steinmeier in Kyiv as an obstacle to visits of the state's top leadership to Ukraine. 04.05.22 23:00 16 744 126 Previously in trend: War

"Those who want to combat terrorists do not attack hospitals," - Steinmeier on bombings of Aleppo Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier says the bombing of Aleppo must finally stop. 02.10.16 10:58 28 080 124 World

Germany will never recognize Russia's annexation of Crimea, Steinmeier says Berlin will not recognize the legitimacy of annexation of the Crimean peninsula by Russia and will not accept Moscow’s destabilization of the situation in eastern Ukraine. 31.05.16 10:57 25 183 124 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupation of Crimea War

Peaceful political solution to conflict in Donbas still vague, - Steinmeier and Ayrault Foreign Ministers of France and Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Jean-Marc Ayrault stress that the Minsk peace process is the only way to restore peace in Ukraine, stating at the same time the peaceful political efforts have failed to settle the conflict so far. 22.02.16 18:56 5 101 122 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Steinmeier: Easing of sanctions against Russia depends on Minsk agreements implementation progress Easing of EU sanctions against the Russian Federation depends on progress in the implementation of the Minsk agreements designed to settle the situation in Ukraine. 23.03.16 10:39 14 044 118 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

Normandy Four foreign ministers: Agreement on arms withdrawal could be signed next week The newly arranged cease-fire, which has been holding since the 1st of Sept., gives a positive momentum and more incentive to now try and overcome the Donbas crisis. 13.09.15 12:54 7 144 114 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

I hope that there will be progress by end of June and then we can see if we can reduce sanctions against Russia, - Steinmeier German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier discussed the possibility of a "step by step" reduction of EU sanctions against Russia if there is headway on ending the conflict in Ukraine. 28.05.16 16:55 16 616 110 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

"Normandy Four" did not agree on Debaltseve situation - Klimkin The meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Normandy Four countries, which include Ukraine, Russia, France and Germany, ended in Paris. 24.02.15 18:22 62 795 110 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Minsk agreements doomed without functioning government, - Steinmeier German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier urged the Ukrainian authorities to continue on the path of reforms and implementation of the Minsk agreements. 18.02.16 11:24 8 571 108 Ukrainian Politics

"We expect visa-free regime with EU. Ukraine meets all criteria," - Yatseniuk Ukraine expects the EU to grant it a visa-free regime and is pleased with EU's relevant report. 22.02.16 21:24 9 309 101 Ukrainian Politics

Steinmeier calls for easing of EU sanctions against Russia if situation in Donbas stabilizes The European Union should gradually phase out sanctions imposed against Russia over the crisis in the Donbas if there is substantial progress in the peace process. 19.06.16 18:12 12 479 100 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Steinmeier sent message to Ukrainians: "You can count on Germany! We will continue to support Ukraine" German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who arrived in Ukraine on Tuesday, October 25, addressed a message to Ukrainians. 25.10.22 12:10 13 480 99 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Steinmeier elected new president of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier will take office on March 18. 12.02.17 16:27 48 229 96 World

Germany, France intend to resume stalled negotiations on eastern Ukraine’s conflict settlement, French foreign minister says Minister of Foreign Affairs of France Jean-Marc Ayrault plans to visit Kyiv together with Foreign Minister of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier. The date of the visit is still discussed. 02.09.16 23:04 8 521 96 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Normandy Four backs withdrawal of small artillery and tanks from the line of contact in Donbas The foreign ministers of the Normandy Four group have called on the parties to the conflict for the withdrawal of mortars and heavy weapons below 100mm as well as all types of tanks during the meeting which ended in Berlin after midnight. 14.04.15 09:48 33 584 93 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Foreign Minister Klimkin denies allegations of pressure by France and Germany over Ukraine to provide special status to Donbas Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Pavlo Klimkin denies alleged pressure by France and Germany upon Ukraine to pass the bill on local elections and special status for the Donbas. 15.09.16 13:56 30 717 88 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Steinmeier after his visit to Ukraine: "Everything is much scarier than one imagines in Germany" German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, after his yesterday’s visit to Kyiv, said that the situation in our country is much more dire than it is imagined in Germany. 26.10.22 14:40 41 617 87 Previously in trend: War

Germany calls on Ukraine and Russia to prevent further escalation of situation in Crimea German Foreign Minister Steinmeier commented the latest tensions between Russia und Ukraine. 14.08.16 16:32 10 791 87 Previously in trend: Putin's provocation in Crimea

"Process of peace negotiations on Donbas came to a dead end, and we all see it" - Foreign Ministers of Poland and Germany Escalation of the conflict in the Donbas actually showed that the peace talks came to a dead end. 05.02.15 18:41 23 085 84 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

“Ministers should see front line picture closer. We’re interested in their opinion on how to hold elections in Shyrokyne,” – MP Iryna Herashchenko on Steinmeier and Ayrault’s visit to Donbas. PHOTOS The fact of the visit of foreign ministers of France and Germany in the Donbas is of paramount importance as the European partners must see for themselves that no elections can be held in such conditions. 15.09.16 18:58 30 356 84 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Steinmeier pulls to pieces militants’ plans to hold "local elections" in the Donbas German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier has strongly criticized the pro-Russian militants’ plans of holding "local elections" in the Donbas. 03.07.15 18:14 10 142 84 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Germany cosiders OSCE efficient tool in resolving Ukrainian conflict, - Steinmeier Germany plans to do its best chairing the OSCE in 2016 to resolve conflicts in Ukraine and Syria. 12.11.15 20:32 3 624 82 World

Steinmeier wants to talk to Zelensky German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has stated his readiness to hold talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. 04.05.22 19:28 14 453 79 World

Zelenskyi, Steinmeier meet in Japan Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi, as part of his working visit to Japan, has met with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to discuss the current situation in Donbas. 23.10.19 11:24 6 433 77 Ukrainian Politics

Germany's Steinmeier satisfied with NATO-Russia Council meeting outcome Foreign Minister of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier welcomed the outcome of Wednesday’s meeting of the NATO-Russia Council, calling it useful. 14.07.16 11:02 11 840 77 World

Zelensky invited Scholz and Steinmeier to come to Kyiv on May 9 The Ukrainian side invited German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to pay a visit to Kyiv. 06.05.22 18:20 10 232 70 Previously in trend: War

Steinmeier and Zelensky eliminate "misunderstandings from the past" in telephone conversation German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier had a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. 05.05.22 16:16 15 762 69 Ukrainian Politics

Germany will supply weapons to Ukraine - Steinmeier Berlin will supply arms to Ukraine, even though it contradicts the security philosophy that Germany has recently espoused. 12.04.22 19:26 25 987 68 Previously in trend: War