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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. 340 908 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. 296 141 2 123
'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. 261 162 2 050 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Gryzlov met with Poroshenko in Kyiv, - media Boris Gryzlov arrived in the Ukrainian capital at the personal invitation of President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko. 187 485 1 380
"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. 165 673 1 363 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Russia must suffer economic losses for violations of the Minsk agreements – Poroshenko The EU sanctions should be prolonged until the Mink Agreements are fulfilled. 76 295 1 290 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia
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. 159 789 1 144
No bilateral meetings between Ukraine, Russia presidents held since 2014, - Poroshenko's press office on Peskov’s statement President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has held not a single meeting with President Vladimir Putin of Russia since the agreement to settle the armed conflict in Ukraine’s east was concluded in Belarus capital city, Minsk, back in 2014. 17 723 891
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. 131 506 881 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas
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. 289 167 879 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. 130 537 835
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. 254 753 819 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
"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. 85 642 770 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas
"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. 137 541 732 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea
"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. 78 777 673
"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. 183 268 658 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas
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. 96 451 634
"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. 128 851 626 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas
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. 249 283 625
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. 84 823 587 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas
Zelenskyi likely to extend Donbas special status law, implement Steinmeier formula following Paris summit Based on the outcomes of the upcoming Normandy-format summit between the leaders of France, Germany, Russia, and Ukraine in Paris on December 5, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi will be prepared to propose legislation on extending the law currently in effect on a special local self-government procedure in the certain districts of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, Zelenskyi's aide Andrii Iermak said. 41 999 575 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Amendments to Constitution
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. 97 298 570 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
"Ukraine supports Gryzlov's initiative on absolute cease-fire in Donbas," - Kuchma's press secretary about Minsk talks Leonid Kuchma's press secretary Daria Olifer has released information on the results of negotiations of the Trilateral Contact Group in Minsk. 55 345 556
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. 167 432 541
Obama, Putin first meeting in two years does not defuse tensions between the two presidents. PHOTOS U.S. President Barack Obama and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin delivered speeches at the UN General Assembly on Monday. President Obama stressed the importance of the Ukrainian conflict solution for the world, while Putin only mentioned Ukraine in passing. The two presidents exchanged public insults, but the very discussion between them happened behind the closed doors after the official ceremonies. 125 599 513 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine War
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. 115 117 499 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas Putin's provocation in Crimea
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). 125 134 476 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Polish President introduces new format of peace talks on situation in Donbas Polish President Andrzej Duda has introduced a new format of talks on restoring peace in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions to Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko. 73 540 472
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. 159 136 463 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. 159 814 450 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. 102 141 446 Previously in trend: Blockade of "DPR/LPR"
SBI opens case on possible treason by Poroshenko when signing Minsk accords The State Bureau of Investigations (SBI) announces the opening of criminal proceedings on the possibility of high treason by the fifth President of Ukraine (2014-2019), leader of the European Solidarity Party Petro Poroshenko when signing of the Minsk agreements to resolve the situation in Donbas in 2015. 19 901 442
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. 59 964 436 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Russian will pay higher price for desertion of Minsk agreements, - Biden Russia should pay greater price in case it does not fulfill its obligations under the Minsk agreements. 54 262 433
Russia's Putin says no peaceful solution to Donbas conflict can be reached with incumbent Ukraine government President Vladimir Putin of Russia believes that Ukraine must change its leadership in order to resolve the conflict in the Donbas. 30 092 412 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas
Poroshenko: Ukraine is ahead of constitutional reform schedule Ukraine has fulfilled its obligations being ahead of dates of the amendments to the Constitution as regards the local self-government special procedures. 15 375 411
"There are at least five countries right now that want to say 'We want out'" of sanctions against Moscow," - Biden U.S. Vice President Joe Biden warned Ukraine to live up to its promises of economic and political reforms or risk seeing the European Union walk away from its sanctions on Russia. 77 087 410 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Sanctions against Russia
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. 89 516 405
Hollande, Merkel, and Putin call for new Ukraine cease-fire by Sept. 1 – Elysee palace Russia's President Vladimir Putin, France's President Francois Hollande, and German Chancellor Angela Merkel discussed the Ukraine crisis over the phone on Saturday, Aug. 29, and called for a complete cease-fire by Sept. 1. 64 536 402 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Obama and Merkel: Sanctions on Russia must stay until it implements a deal to end fighting in Ukraine The U.S. and German leaders say sanctions on Russia must stay until it implements a deal to end fighting in Ukraine. 24 359 396 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia
West to retain sanctions against Russia until Minsk agreements fulfilled, - White House The U.S., Great Britain, Germany, Italy, and France have confirmed sanctions against Russia will remain in force until the Minsk agreements are fully implemented. 32 519 382 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia
Washington is committed to urge all sides to speed implementation of the Minsk agreement, - U.S. Department of State Before a meeting of Deputy Secretary Blinken in Washington with Ukrainian Prime Minister Yatseniuk, it is reiterated that the U.S. is committed to using their good offices to urge all sides to speed implementation of the Minsk agreements. 28 481 381 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
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. 88 031 376
Withdrawal of weapons of caliber less than 100mm started – General Staff Ukrainian ATO forces have started to withdraw weapons of caliber less than 100mm. 31 840 375
Russian side disrupted trilateral meeting of the Contact Group on Donbas The Russian side disrupted the trilateral meeting of the Contact Group on the Donbas situation in Minsk. 121 027 372 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Kremlin says changes to Minsk agreements should be worked out with "experts" from occupied Donbas The Kremlin says the introduction of amendments and additions to the Minsk agreements is possible if representatives of Kyiv finalize and coordinate them together with "experts" from certain areas of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. 24 305 368 Previously in trend: Normandy summit
General Staff bans Ukrainian soldiers from firing in ATO area, - JCCC From today, the Ukrainian side has introduced a cease-fire along the entire demarcation line. 47 296 364
Leaders of Germany, France, Ukraine, and Russia to make statement on implementation of Minsk agreements in 2016 in near future, – MP Iryna Herashchenko The leaders of the so-called Normandy Four will decide on the process of implementation of Minsk accords in 2016 in the near future. 58 553 355 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
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