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The Minsk agreements, created to resolve the conflict in Eastern Ukraine, remain a topic of significant debate and concern. Many voices, including the President of Ukraine, emphasize that a new "Minsk-3" would not provide guaranteed peace and security for Ukraine. Critics argue that any negotiation following the Minsk formula lacks the potent mechanisms to ensure long-term stability and peace. Concerns about the presence of Russian influence add complexity to this geopolitical situation. Ukraine's allies stress the need to avoid any weak agreements and are pushing for comprehensive and sustainable solutions that ensure Ukraine's territorial integrity.
What are the Minsk agreements and their purpose?
The Minsk agreements are diplomatic accords aimed at ceasing conflict in Eastern Ukraine and establishing a peaceful resolution. Despite their purpose, these have been criticized for being ineffective due to lack of enforcement and genuine commitment from parties involved, notably Russia.
Why do some political leaders oppose a "Minsk-3" agreement?
Leaders like Ukraine's President view "Minsk-3" as insufficient for guaranteeing full security and sovereignty of Ukraine. The term implies repetitive cycles without substantive resolutions, potentially cementing a status quo rather than progressive peace initiatives.
Is there an alternative to the Minsk agreements for Ukraine?
Leaders and experts suggest expanding the Normandy format or involving additional international partners like the United States and the United Kingdom. These expansions could bring more robust diplomatic pressure and innovative solutions against aggression.
What has been Russia's role in the Minsk agreements?
Russia is a signatory of the Minsk agreements and has been called upon to fulfill its commitments, such as withdrawing military forces from Eastern Ukraine. However, its actions often contradict the agreements, complicating peace efforts.
How are the Minsk agreements affecting Ukraine's international relations?
The agreements impact Ukraine's relationships by highlighting the need for international support in face of Russian aggression. This situation strengthens ties with Western allies advocating for Ukraine's sovereignty and highlights the necessity for reform towards EU and NATO integration.
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Savchenko insists on direct contact with "DPR", "LPR": "We need to talk beyond Minsk process" Batkivshchyna MP Nadiia Savchenko calls for direct talks with the leaders of the so-called "LPR" and "DPR", bypassing the Minsk agreements. 341 015 2 283 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Minsk process will be completed when Ukraine restores sovereignty without Crimea – Merkel French President François Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel spoke at the news conference after the meeting in Paris. 296 189 2 123
Ukraine to get access to its border with Russia after elections in Donbas - Presidential Administration Ukraine will gain access to the uncontrolled section of its border with Russia on the second day after the local elections in the occupied part of the Donbas. 289 235 879 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas
'DPR' and 'LPR' want autonomy within the Ukrainian state Representatives of the self-proclaimed 'Donetsk People's Republic' and 'Luhansk People's Republic' announced their consent for autonomy within the Ukrainian state, provided that all the parties abide by agreements reached in Minsk on Feb. 12. 261 204 2 050 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Russia ordered its terrorists to start military operation - Yatseniuk On the eve of the G7 summit, Russia once again violated the Minsk agreement and instructed its terrorists to start a military operation. 254 801 819 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Elections in Donbas will take place "after Russians stop killing Ukrainians," - Poroshenko responds to Russian reporter Elections in the Donbas will take place only after Russian occupation troops are withdrawn from the Ukrainian territory. 249 361 625
Gryzlov met with Poroshenko in Kyiv, - media Boris Gryzlov arrived in the Ukrainian capital at the personal invitation of President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko. 187 518 1 380
Donbas peace process in jeopardy, - Peskov The Kremlin claims the truce in the Donbas may be derailed. 184 804 306 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas
"DPR" terrorist leader Zakharchenko announces unilateral return of occupied territories under special regime "DPR" terrorist organisation introduces special regime on its territory, which is, by their opinion, stipulated by Minsk agreements. 183 301 658 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas
Russia hatches large-scale provocation against Ukraine to quit Minsk process, - ATO HQ In order to distract the attention of Russia's population from the tragic events in Syria, with the Russian Federation being responsible for the numerous civilian casualties there, the country's leadership is preparing a large-scale provocation against Ukraine. 167 458 541
"Derailing peace process under the guise of anything is absolutely irresponsible towards the state," - Poroshenko on Azov's march Commenting on the rally of the Azov Civil Corps that took place in Kyiv on Friday, President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko stressed that attempts to undermine the peace process will only lead to the continuation of occupation. 165 740 1 363 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Russia kept denying its intervention in Donbas at today’s tough talks in Minsk, Ukraine’s negotiator Marchuk says Representative of Ukraine in the security subgroup of the Trilateral Contact Group on the peaceful settlement of the situation in the Donbas Yevhen Marchuk describes the recent negotiations held in Minsk on Wednesday, Aug. 3 as arduous and promises to disclose the details later. 159 858 450 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Putin opposes changes to Ukraine's Constitution, urges for Ukraine's agreement with militants Russian president Vladimir Putin believes the whole deal regarding amendments to the Constitution of Ukraine is used as a pretext for power games inside the country. 159 855 1 144
Putin told Obama what Ukraine should do to fulfill Minsk agreements Russian President Vladimir Putin in a telephone conversation with U.S. President Barack Obama expressed hope that the new Ukrainian government will begin a direct dialogue with militants in the Donbas. 159 185 463 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Ukrainian authorities seek military solution to Donbas conflict, claim subversive activities in Russia, - Putin The Ukrainian authorities are intent on disrupting the Minsk agreements by escalating the situation in the country's southeast. 140 419 309 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
"People of Crimea made their decision," Putin repeated he does not intend to return peninsula to Ukraine However, he states that he still intends to seek implementation of the Minsk agreements. 137 611 732 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea
Russian FM Lavrov blames Ukraine’s NSDC secretary for disrupting Minsk accords Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Saturday that the statement on the advance of the Ukrainian troops in the country’s east made by Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Oleksandr Turchynov indicates Kyiv's reluctance to fulfill the key entries of the Minsk agreements. 135 695 334 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Re-entry of occupied Donbas started, Crimea is next, Poroshenko says Ukraine has launched the process of return of temporarily occupied territories: the Donbas process will be followed by similar steps in regards to Russia-occupied Crimea. 131 529 881 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas
"DPR" offers special view of amendments to Ukrainian Constitution Terrorists of the so-called "DPR" have come up with their own view of Ukraine's constitutional reform. 130 563 835
"Consultations with authorities underway," - Boiko on possible heading separate areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions Opposition Bloc faction chairman Yurii Boiko commented on the article in Dzerkalo Tyzhnia newspaper about a possible scenario in the Donbas. 128 913 626 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas
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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). 125 177 476 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Poroshenko prefers picking quarrel, Russian Foreign minister Lavrov says President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko was able to insist on the fulfillment of the Minsk agreements but opted for making political hay out of it. 124 119 271
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“I quit Minsk peace process," – Ukraine’s Rep. in Trilateral Contact Group Bezsmertnyi Former Ambassador of Ukraine to Belarus Roman Bezsmertnyi stops his activity as member of the subgroup on political affairs of the Trilateral Contact Group to resolve the situation in the east of Ukraine. 117 610 190 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Militants came up with ultimatum breaching Minsk agreements, - Bezsmertnyi The representatives of certain areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions have put forward an ultimatum intended to disrupt any further dialogue. 116 900 311 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Putin: "Sabotage attack attempt in Crimea shows Ukraine's reluctance to implement Minsk accords" President Vladimir Putin of Russia deems that the alleged attempt at staging acts of sabotage has been committed over Ukrainian authorities' reluctance to fulfill the Minsk agreements. 115 159 499 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas Putin's provocation in Crimea
Nothing stops extention of sanctions against Russia, - Merkel German Chancellor Angela Merkel confirmed Tuesday night that the European Union would extend economic sanctions against Russia. 112 421 299 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Sanctions against Russia
Lavrov names ‘key condition’ for peaceful resolution of the situation in Donbas Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that ‘today there is a real chance’ for a peaceful settlement of the situation in Ukraine. 104 832 255 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
U.S. could make Putin refuse to "freeze" war in Donbas, - Newsweek The United States can certainly bring pressure to bear on both Ukraine and Russia to reach a permanent settlement in the Donbas. In the absence of such an agreement, two unattractive scenarios are imaginable. 103 607 205 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Poroshenko voices conditions for lifting Donbas trade blockade The Ukrainian authorities are ready to unblock trade with Russia-held areas in the Donbas if terrorists return seized enterprises to their Ukrainian owners. 102 183 446 Previously in trend: Blockade of "DPR/LPR"
"Hollande takes too much upon himself," - Avakov on French president's statement on Donbas French President Francois Hollande's proposals on the implementation of the Minsk agreements that he voiced yesterday at the PACE session are unacceptable for Ukraine. France should abandon the policy of "appeasement" and focus on Ukraine's support. 101 538 326 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Probability of full-scale invasion of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation remains high, - General Staff There is lack of progress in the implementation of the Minsk agreements due to the fact that the terrorists are constantly shelling the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine thereby violating the truce. 97 319 570 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Merkel named key condition for possible lifting of sanctions against Russia German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that a possible lifting of sanctions against Russia is still tied to Russian authorities' commitment to observation of the Minsk agreements. 97 128 299 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Sanctions against Russia
Ukraine refuses granting terrorists with amnesty under ‘Chechen scenario’, - Ukrainian representative in Minsk talks Bezsmertnyi In negotiations with Ukraine, the militants of the so-called "DPR" and "LPR" are trying to steamroll amnesty scenario applied in the early 2000s in Russia against the Chechen insurgents. 96 546 326
If Ukraine starts preparing to join NATO, "DPR" will launch "liberation" of Donbas, - terrorist Zakharchenko Leader of the "DPR" terrorists Alexander Zakharchenko threatens to continue hostilities in the Donbas if Ukraine begins preparations to join NATO. 96 459 634
Russia deployed more tanks in Donbas than Germany and UK have, former Ukraine’s Defense Minister Marchuk says The number of tanks Russia has deployed in the temporarily occupied territories of the Donbas exceeds the number of tanks belonging to Germany and UK combined. 95 188 266 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Poroshenko on his talk with Trump: We gained strong support for Ukraine by US Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko said his meeting with the U.S. President Donald Trump was full-fledged and detailed. 93 422 329
Poroshenko told reporters he would not dismiss Shokin and Muzhenko President Poroshenko refuses to fire Prosecutor General Shokin and Chief of General Staff Muzhenko, and says the constitutional reform is inevitable. 89 540 405
Russia government greenlights power supply to Luhansk region, - Gryzlov No information has been provided yet on terms and conditions of such supplies. 89 012 184
US anticipates additional opportunities and challenges in Ukraine and other countries, Kerry says The United States is more deeply engaged in more parts of the world including Ukraine on more consequential issues than ever before in history all at one time today. 88 054 376
"We are ready to cooperate with Ukraine but only as an independent state" – ‘DPR’ leader Zakharchenko The ‘DPR’ terrorist organization is ready for economic cooperation with Ukraine on the basis of equal partnership. 85 687 770 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas
President signed secret documents along with Minsk agreements, - Tymoshenko President Petro Poroshenko has signed secret agreements, according to which Ukraine implements political commitments without the safety component, claims Tymoshenko. 84 858 587 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas
MP Herashchenko dwells on Medvedchuk’s role in Minsk peace talks Viktor Medvedchuk is primarily engaged in release of hostages as a member of the humanitarian subgroup of the Trilateral Contact Group to settle situation in the Donbas that holds negotiations in Minsk, Belarus. 81 917 136 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
"It's nonsense to expect fulfillment of Minsk agreements by Russia," - Putin Russian President Vladimir Putin said it was a 'nonsense' to expect fulfillment of the Minsk agreements by Russia, because major decisions are made by Ukrainian authorities. 80 677 188 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Prospect of full-scale hostilities resumption clearly seen, Ukrainian president says President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko says risk of resumption of full-scale hostilities in the east of the country is still high. 79 191 268 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Russia’s military buildup along the border with Ukraine reached levels not seen in months - Canada Canada strongly condemns ongoing violations of Minsk agreements by Russia and Russian-backed insurgents in eastern Ukraine. 78 958 243 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
"I will not allow squandering Ukrainian lands, including Donbas and Crimea," - Poroshenko If Ukraine decides to abandon the Minsk agreements, it will automatically lose international support. 78 814 673
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