Minsk

Ukraine to start withdrawal of heavy weapons from the demarcation line - Joint Staff In compliance with the Minsk agreements of Feb. 12, Ukraine will start to withdraw 100-mm canons from the demarcation line Thursday. 26.02.15 14:42 86 969 662 Ukrainian Politics

Merkel and Hollande decided that everyone should perform Minsk agreement: everything is spelled out clearly All parties to the conflict in the Donbas must fully adhere to the Minsk agreements to resolve the situation. 20.02.15 21:00 57 129 428 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russia opposed introduction of peacekeeping force in Donbas in the UN The Russian Federation considers that the proposal to introduce peacekeeping force to the Donbas questions the intention of the Ukrainian government to observe Minsk agreements. 19.02.15 12:14 245 277 661 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Germany says Minsk agreement damaged but not dead Germany condemned a military offensive by pro-Russian separatists to capture the strategic eastern Ukrainian town of Debaltseve on Wednesday, calling it a clear violation of the cease-fire agreed last week, but said it was too early to call the broader Minsk peace deal dead. 18.02.15 18:02 21 237 167 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Washington should remove Russia from SWIFT system and provide weapons to Ukraine - US senators McCain and Graham American senators John McCain and Lindsay Graham call the White House to “immediately” authorize the shipment of U.S. weapons to the Ukrainian military after the failure of the Minsk agreements. 18.02.15 10:43 144 617 760 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

UN Security Council adopts resolution in support of Minsk agreement The UN Security Council adopted a resolution in support of the Minsk Agreement at today’s meeting. 18.02.15 01:27 83 105 405 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russia and the militants do not fulfill Minsk agreements – Presidential Administration Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration Valerii Chalyi accused the Russian Federation, the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic, and the self-proclaimed Luhansk People's Republic in violation of the terms of the agreements reached in Minsk on Feb. 12. 17.02.15 17:17 34 264 198 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

U.S. Department of State calls on Russia to facilitate cease-fire in the Donbas The United States is gravely concerned by the deteriorating situation in and around Debaltseve in eastern Ukraine. 17.02.15 10:32 42 913 296 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukrainian soldiers near Debaltseve have doubts in terrorists' complying with Minsk agreement. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers who repulse attacks of Russian mercenaries near Debaltseve have doubts that the terrorists will abide by the Minsk agreement. 13.02.15 14:40 195 277 546 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Ukraine will monitor withdrawal of Russian troops from Donbas using satellites Ukraine will monitor the withdrawal of heavy artillery and troops of the Russian Federation from the Donbas using satellite equipment. The OSCE mission will also monitor the process. 13.02.15 12:41 35 258 231 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Terrorists demanded to postpone cease-fire – Poroshenko The cease-fire agreement will come into force effective Feb. 15 due to the position of the Russia-backed terrorists’ representatives at the Minsk talks. 12.02.15 23:22 123 157 439 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

US ready to contribute in monitoring of the Minsk agreements’ observance The United States will judge the commitment of Russia and the separatists “by their actions, not their words”. 12.02.15 22:42 31 994 256 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Poroshenko and Cameron coordinated further actions in case of non-compliance with Minsk agreement President Petro Poroshenko held a meeting with Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron. 12.02.15 18:28 48 081 129 Ukrainian Politics

Hollande: Minsk agreement does not guarantee success - coming hours will be crucial The next few hours would be critical for a new Ukraine peace deal. 12.02.15 18:42 53 608 135 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Minsk agreement is not a breakthrough but could be a step towards political momentum - Steinmeier Germany's Minister of Foreign Affairs Frank-Walter Steinmeier said that the agreement reached in Minsk could be a step towards deescalation of the conflict in the Donbas. 12.02.15 13:47 21 188 48 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Control mechanism for implementation of new Minsk agreements to be created. FULL TEXT A control mechanism will be created in the "Normandy format" - ad hoc working groups will monitor the implementation of the Minsk Agreements. 12.02.15 15:56 48 324 167 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Full text of new agreements reached in Minsk made public. DOCUMENT The text of the agreements reached during the negotiations in the "Normandy format" in Minsk has been published online. The document is to be signed by the Tripartite Contact Group on the Donbas. 12.02.15 13:10 499 827 1 170 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Poroshenko announced peace talk results: cease-fire, control over the border, and no autonomy of any kind Poroshenko said that the tripartite contact group agreed to a cease-fire effective Feb. 15. 12.02.15 12:37 454 362 1 097 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Two documents agreed in Minsk - Putin. VIDEO Two documents have been agreed following the talks in the "Normandy format" on Ukraine. 12.02.15 12:18 338 951 371 Ukrainian Politics

"Normandy Four" agreed on cease-fire effective Feb. 15 - Putin Russia's President Vladimir Putin addressed media after almost 16-hour talks on Ukraine in the 'Normandy format.' 12.02.15 11:25 251 385 328 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russia sets unacceptable conditions - Poroshenko Poroshenko informed on 'unacceptable' conditions set forth by the Russian president in Minsk. 12.02.15 10:51 501 138 491 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

After 12 hours of talks in Minsk, final document is agreed upon by 80% and includes over 10 articles - Belorussian medium The talks is Minsk have been lasting for over 12 hours, with leaders of Ukraine, Germany, and France negotiating with Russian president on settlement of the Donbas conflict. 12.02.15 08:26 137 457 136 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Normandy quartet to sign the document on Ukraine tomorrow The Normandy quartet participants will sign the document on settlement of the situation in Ukraine tomorrow. 12.02.15 00:21 113 533 364 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Normandy quartet leaders and tripartite contact group are considering draft of the same document in Minsk Participants of the Normandy summit and the contact group on the peaceful settlement of the situation in the eastern Ukraine are considering a draft of the same document. 11.02.15 23:13 41 700 213 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Minsk talks merged into extended format. PHOTOS The negotiations of the Presidents of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko, France Francois Hollande, Russia Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Minsk resumed in the extended format. 11.02.15 22:25 207 830 562 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Poroshenko, Putin, Merkel, and Hollande started talks in Minsk. PHOTOS President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko, Russian President Vladimir Putin, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, and French President Francois Hollande began talks in Minsk (Belarus). 11.02.15 20:34 225 166 818 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Poroshenko. Merkel, Hollande, and Putin arrived in Minsk President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko left for Minsk tonight to participate in the negotiations with leaders of France, Germany, and the Russian Federation in the "Normandy format." 11.02.15 18:50 30 200 116 Ukrainian Politics

Minsk “Normandy four” summit is a crucial point - Mogherini The meeting of "Normandy Four" in Minsk on Feb. 11 is a turning point, which will set the events in a ‘better or worse’ direction. 11.02.15 18:10 64 060 219 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Poroshenko to announce imposition of martial law if Minsk talks fail Ukrainian authorities are preparing for the introduction of martial law in the event of failure of the meeting in Minsk and escalation of the situation in the east. 11.02.15 14:01 311 167 456 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

UN Secretary General believes Minsk talks should end crisis in Donbas The UN head welcomes intensive diplomatic efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement and fulfil the Minsk Agreements. 11.02.15 00:03 8 244 93 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

French Foreign Minister: Number of fundamental issues have to be agreed before Minsk summit. We have not achieved results yet French Foreign Minister speaks on the preparation of the "Normandy Four" meeting in Minsk. 09.02.15 17:26 18 217 134 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Meeting in Minsk will take place if "Normandy Four" leaders agree on a number of issues – Putin Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the leaders of the "Normandy Four" agreed to hold a meeting in Minsk on Wednesday, Feb. 11, if by that time they "manage to agree on a number of points." 08.02.15 16:22 104 346 661 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Poroshenko, Merkel, Hollande, and Putin to meet in Normandy format in Minsk on Wednesday President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko, President of France Francois Hollande, Federal Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel, and President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin will hold the Normandy format meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 11, in Minsk. 08.02.15 14:15 80 526 475 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

'DPR' and 'LPR' terrorists threatened full-scale fighting along the frontline – Kuchma The representatives of the 'DPR' and 'LPR' terrorist groups, who took part in the Trilateral contact group meeting on Saturday, threatened full-scale fighting along the front line in case of failure of their demands. 01.02.15 14:26 140 444 436 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Terrorists demand to revise the demarcation line fixed by the Minsk Agreements At the negotiations of the Contact Group on Ukrainian reconciliation, the representatives of the 'DPR' and 'LPR' terrorist groups demanded to fix the demarcation line at the actual line of contact as of Jan. 31. 01.02.15 08:03 108 315 362 Ukrainian Politics

Contact group meeting begins in Minsk Contact group meeting for settling the armed conflict in Ukraine has begun in Minsk. 31.01.15 16:16 49 250 224 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Key decisions in negotiations are made by representatives of Russia, not "DPR" or "LPR" - ex-president Kuchma Former Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma reiterated that the Ukrainian party's stance in the negotiations concerning the need to observe Minsk agreement reached in Sept. 2014 remains unchanged. 31.01.15 00:00 36 036 90 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

West is at the end of its patience because of Russia’s nonfulfillment of Minsk agreements - Defense Minister of Poland Western countries are losing patience because Russia failed to observe Minsk agreements aimed at peaceful settlement of the conflict in the Donbas. 28.01.15 18:53 60 119 214 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Sanctions against Russia

Foreign Ministers of Ukraine, France, Germany, and Russia discussed ways for Donbas conflict settlement Foreign Ministers of Ukraine, France, Germany, and Russia emphasize the necessity of urgent meeting of the Contact team on Donbas. 02.01.15 14:04 23 453 275 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Contact group talks on Donbas ended in Minsk. The participants made no comments Another round of talks of the contact group on Ukraine was completed in Minsk. 25.12.14 00:04 61 464 313 Incidents

Negotiations of contact group on Donbas commence in Minsk Another round of negotiations in the contact group format on the peaceful settlement of the conflict in eastern Ukraine started in Minsk on Wednesday. 24.12.14 17:57 20 275 109 Ukrainian Politics

Four sets of issues to be discussed at trilateral meeting in Minsk - OSCE The trilateral contact group will discuss four sets of issues at the meeting in Minsk. 23.12.14 16:42 16 686 102 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Poroshenko arranged meeting of contact group in Minsk for Dec. 24 and 26 in Normandy format President Petro Poroshenko has held a phone conversation with Federal Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel, President of France Francois Hollande, and President of Russia Vladimir Putin. 22.12.14 22:02 43 618 181 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Poroshenko hopes that Trilateral Contact Group meets in Minsk on Dec. 21 At the beginning of the meeting, the President has introduced newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to the Federal Republic of Germany Andriy Melnyk. 19.12.14 20:15 7 714 57 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Lukashenko to meet with Poroshenko for arrangement of the new round of talks in Minsk President of Ukraine Poroshenko and President of Belarus Lukashenko will hold meeting on Sunday, Dec. 21. 19.12.14 16:33 19 109 72 Ukrainian Politics

Poroshenko, Merkel, Hollande and Putin agreed to gather tripartite contact group meeting as soon as possible President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko held a telephone conversation with French President Francois Hollande, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, and Russian President Vladimir Putin. 17.12.14 09:59 99 851 241 Ukrainian Politics

It Is Necessary to Achieve Cease-Fire as Late as December 9 - Poroshenko President Poroshenko believes that the tripartite contact group meeting on the implementation of the peace plan in the east of Ukraine should take place as soon as possible to achieve ceasefire as late as Dec. 9. 08.12.14 10:38 35 328 399 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Another Negotiation with Russian Terrorists Appointed on Dec. 9 in Minsk The next meeting of the tripartite contact group on the Donbas conflict will be held on Dec. 9 in Minsk. 07.12.14 17:05 23 638 266 Ukrainian Politics