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The Trilateral Contact Group (TCG) is actively engaged in discussions aimed at resolving the situation in Donbas, focusing on ceasefire enforcement, prisoner exchanges, and potential demining efforts. Recent meetings, often held via video conference due to security concerns, have seen varied success. While there are steady attempts to strengthen the ceasefire, full consensus often remains elusive, highlighted by persistent security challenges that impede the OSCE's monitoring capabilities.

Key figures such as OSCE's Special Representative Mikko Kinnunen and Ambassador Heidi Grau have been pivotal, continuously advocating for peaceful resolutions and facilitating dialogue between involved parties. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi and the Ukrainian delegation, headed at times by Leonid Kravchuk, remain committed to negotiating a comprehensive ceasefire and exploring all avenues to secure peace and safety for affected regions.

Despite some progress, challenges such as proposed changes to negotiation venues and the conditions set by separatist forces demonstrate the complex dynamics of diplomacy in the region. The recent integration of journalists from Donbas into the Ukrainian TCG delegation represents a strategic move to bolster Ukraine's negotiation stance, ensuring that a wider range of perspectives are included in peace talks.

As discussions continue, the international community watches closely, hopeful that the Trilateral Contact Group can achieve a lasting resolution conducive to stability and peace in Eastern Ukraine.
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TCG discusses strengthening ceasefire in Donbas, but without reaching common understanding – OSCE Special Rep for Donbas TCG discusses strengthening ceasefire in Donbas, but without reaching common understanding – OSCE Special Rep for Donbas The participants in the talks in the Trilateral Contact Group on settlement of the situation in Donbas (TCG) discussed the strengthening of the ceasefire in Donbas but did not reach a common understanding, Ambassador Mikko Kinnunen, Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office in Ukraine and TCG. 632 1 Previously in trend: War

Finnish diplomat Mikko Kinnunen appointed as new Chairperson Finnish diplomat Mikko Kinnunen appointed as new Chairperson's Special Representative in Ukraine OSCE Chairman-in-Office Ann Linde has appointed Finnish diplomat Mikko Kinnunen to the post of OSCE Chairperson's Special Representative in Ukraine and in the Trilateral Contact Group, the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland said on Monday. 575 3 Ukrainian Politics

Trilateral Contact Group to meet Wednesday: Agenda highlights Trilateral Contact Group to meet Wednesday: Agenda highlights The Trilateral Contact Group on Donbas settlement (TCG) via video conference on Wednesday, July 21, will consider the issue of ceasefire violations by the Russian armed groups. 416 0 Ukrainian Politics

Ukraine, OSCE call on Russia to speed up prisoner swap Ukraine, OSCE call on Russia to speed up prisoner swap Ukraine and the OSCE called on the Russian Federation to speed up preparations for the next phase of the mutual release of conflict-related detainees. 632 3 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap

Deteriorating security situation in Donbas prevents OSCE SMM from effectively fulfilling its mandate - Grau Deteriorating security situation in Donbas prevents OSCE SMM from effectively fulfilling its mandate - Grau Special Representative of the Chairperson-in-Office of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission in Ukraine and in the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG), Ambassador Heidi Grau, said that the deteriorating security situation in Donbas does not allow the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) to effectively fulfill its mandate. 785 6 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Kyiv has various proposals to change venue of TCG negotiations from Minsk – Kuleba Kyiv has various proposals to change venue of TCG negotiations from Minsk – Kuleba Kyiv has various proposals to change the venue of negotiations of the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG) from Minsk, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said. 1 252 9 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Zelenskyi: We are about to finish agreeing on establishing ceasefire regime in Donbas Zelenskyi: We are about to finish agreeing on establishing ceasefire regime in Donbas The Trilateral Contact Group (TCG) has almost completed the negotiation of an Easter truce in Donbas, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi said. 13 735 143 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Kravchuk: on April 14, TCG to discuss demining in Donbas by Easter, return to ceasefire Kravchuk: on April 14, TCG to discuss demining in Donbas by Easter, return to ceasefire Head of the Ukrainian delegation to the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG) on resolving the situation in Donbas Leonid Kravchuk said that during the regular TCG meeting, which is scheduled for April 14, the sides will discuss demining of the territory by Easter holidays and the return to compliance with the ceasefire. 1 478 32 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukrainian Armed Forces Ukrainian Armed Forces' soldier wounded amid shelling near Maryinka A serviceman of the Armed Forces of Ukraine was wounded as a result of shelling in Donbas, the Ukrainian delegation to the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG) has said. 1 472 19 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Kyiv considers statement of so called Kyiv considers statement of so called 'DPR' as threat of one-side withdrawal of Russian side from 'ceasefire regime' - Kravchuk Head of the Ukrainian delegation to participate in the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG) Leonid Kravchuk has protested against the so-called "People's militia of the DPR" reports of allegedly obtaining "permits to conduct warning fire to suppress enemy firing points." 8 135 48 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Harmash: ORDLO Harmash: ORDLO 'experts' speak in political subgroup of TCG for first time Representative of certain districts of Donetsk region in the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG) from Ukraine Serhiy Harmash said that during the discussion of the TCG political subgroup, the so-called "experts" from Donetsk and Luhansk took the floor for the first time. 9 010 35 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

ORDLO territory seized by Russia-occupation forces is 1,400 sq km more than indicated in Minsk Agreements ORDLO territory seized by Russia-occupation forces is 1,400 sq km more than indicated in Minsk Agreements The territory of certain districts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions, currently seized by Russia-occupation forces, is 1,400 square kilometers more than indicated in the Minsk Agreements, which creates ambiguities in understanding the sphere of influence of the Minsk Agreements on these territories, representative of certain districts of Donetsk region in the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG) from Ukraine Serhiy Harmash said. 6 217 97 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukrainian serviceman killed in Donbas Ukrainian serviceman killed in Donbas A Ukrainian serviceman was killed in the shelling in Donbas. 11 662 79 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Military man captured by Russian militants is returned to Ukraine. PHOTO Military man captured by Russian militants is returned to Ukraine. PHOTO A military captured by militants was returned to the territory controlled by Ukraine as the Ukrainian delegation at the Trilateral Contact Group reported. 17 458 58 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Meetings of TCG subgroups held via videoconference on Tuesday Meetings of TCG subgroups held via videoconference on Tuesday On Tuesday, November 10, a meeting of the political and humanitarian subgroups of the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG) started in the morning by videoconference, and in the afternoon the economic and security subgroups of the TCG will start, the Ukrainian delegation for participation in the TCG said on the Facebook page. 5 370 44 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukraine develops action plan on cessation of conflict in Donbas, - official Ukraine develops action plan on cessation of conflict in Donbas, - official The Joint Action Plan, prepared by the Ukrainian side for the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG), contains a proposal on the full and complete cessation of the conflict in Donbas and demilitarization of certain districts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions in early 2021 in order to create all necessary conditions for holding local elections there on March 31, 2021. This was announced by the Head of the Ukrainian delegation to the TCG Leonid Kravchuk. 8 655 108 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Decision on new TCG delegation Decision on new TCG delegation's member instead of Fokin to be made by Kravchuk, Tyshchenko's candidacy not discussed at all Head of the President's Office of Ukraine Andriy Iermak has said that the decision on a possible new member of the Ukrainian delegation to the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG) on resolving the situation in Donbas instead of Vitold Fokin will be made by head of the Ukrainian delegation to the TCG Leonid Kravchuk. 5 380 101 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Zelenskyi relieves Fokin of duties as member of Ukrainian delegation to TCG - order Zelenskyi relieves Fokin of duties as member of Ukrainian delegation to TCG - order Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has relieved Vitold Fokin of duties as a member and first deputy head of the Ukrainian delegation to the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG) promoting a settlement in Donbas. 22 470 261 Ukrainian Politics

Kravchuk on relocating Donbas talks from Minsk: "Not yet raising the issue" Kravchuk on relocating Donbas talks from Minsk: "Not yet raising the issue" Head of the Ukrainian delegation to the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG) on Donbas Leonid Kravchuk says Ukraine is not raising the issue of relocating TCG meetings from Minsk to another place, and the venue itself is irrelevant for a videoconferencing format. 5 341 50 Ukrainian Politics

President President's Office makes statement on disrupted inspection near Shumy One-time "joint inspection" in the area of the village of Shumy in Ukraine's Donetsk region will not take place due to constantly changing requests from the Russian side, the President's Office has reported. 14 287 102 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Fokin Fokin's statements on amnesty, entire Donbas special status don't meet official position of Ukrainian delegation in TCG – Yermak Particular comments of the deputy head of the Ukrainian delegation to the Minsk Trilateral Contact Group Vitold Fokin, in particular regarding the amnesty and special status for the entire Donbas, do not reflect the official position of the Ukrainian delegation to the TCG, said head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak. 15 633 191 Ukrainian Politics

Fokin Fokin's statement on special status for Donbas does not meet national interests – Avakov A statement by Ukraine’s representative to the TCG Vitold Fokin on a general amnesty and a special status for Donbas does not meet national interests, Interior Minister Arsen Avakov has said. 26 115 195 Ukrainian Politics

Fokin to help establishing interaction, communication with all Donbas residents Fokin to help establishing interaction, communication with all Donbas residents Head of the Ukrainian delegation to the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG), first president of Ukraine Leonid Kravchuk notes that First Prime Minister of independent Ukraine Vitold Fokin will help to establish interaction both with the residents of Donbas who live in the territory uncontrolled by Ukraine, and with those living now in the rest territory of the country. 3 065 110 Ukrainian Politics

Fokin is appointed as first dpty of Kravchuk in Ukrainian delegation to TCG Fokin is appointed as first dpty of Kravchuk in Ukrainian delegation to TCG Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi introduced Prime Minister of Ukraine in 1990-1992 Vitold Fokin to the Ukrainian delegation to participate in the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG) for the peaceful settlement of the situation in Donbas, he was appointed as First Deputy Head of the Ukrainian delegation chaired by Leonid Kravchuk. 7 183 127 Ukrainian Politics

TCG meeting scheduled for Aug. 18 – Zelenskyi TCG meeting scheduled for Aug. 18 – Zelenskyi A meeting of the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG) in Minsk is scheduled for August 18. 3 803 95 Previously in trend: Elections in Belarus

Kravchuk says that he has not communicated with Medvedchuk for five years, considers his position on Donbas unacceptable Kravchuk says that he has not communicated with Medvedchuk for five years, considers his position on Donbas unacceptable Head of the Ukrainian delegation to the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG) on the settlement of the situation in Donbas, first president of Ukraine Leonid Kravchuk said that the position of Head of the political council of the Opposition Platform – For Life party, MP Viktor Medvedchuk on Donbas is unacceptable for Ukraine, but not excludes communication with him in the future. 25 947 98 Ukrainian Politics

Kravchuk declares he is ready to negotiate with ORDLO Kravchuk declares he is ready to negotiate with ORDLO's people who didn't participate in war, represent civil society Head of the Ukrainian delegation to the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG) on resolving the situation in Donbas, first president of Ukraine Leonid Kravchuk declares that he is ready to negotiate with people from the certain districts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions (ORDLO), but only those who represent civil society and did not take part in the war. 5 804 105 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Zelenskyi confirms Fokin Zelenskyi confirms Fokin's participation in TCG President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi confirmed that Ukrainian First Prime Minister Vitold Fokin (1990-1992) will work in the Ukrainian delegation in the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG) on resolving the situation in Donbas. 8 597 148 Ukrainian Politics

Kravchuk ready for compromises in talks on Donbas Kravchuk ready for compromises in talks on Donbas The newly appointed representative of Ukraine in the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG), Leonid Kravchuk, has said he is ready for compromises in talks with Russia on the settlement of the situation in Donbas. 36 324 469 Ukrainian Politics

Kravchuk agrees to head Ukrainian delegation to TCG Kravchuk agrees to head Ukrainian delegation to TCG The first president of Ukraine, Leonid Kravchuk, has agreed to head a Ukrainian delegation to the Trilateral Contact Group for the peaceful settlement of the situation in Donbas. 15 853 372 Ukrainian Politics

Reznikov or Leonid Kravchuk may become new head of Ukrainian delegation to TCG along with other candidates Reznikov or Leonid Kravchuk may become new head of Ukrainian delegation to TCG along with other candidates The current first deputy head of the Ukrainian delegation, Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine Oleksiy Reznikov, First President of Ukraine Leonid Kravchuk may become the new head of the Ukrainian delegation to the Trilateral Contact Group on resolving the situation in Donbas, and a number of other candidates are also being considered, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi said. 4 214 104 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

President thanks Kuchma for his work in Trilateral Contact Group President thanks Kuchma for his work in Trilateral Contact Group Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has thanked Ukraine's second president Leonid Kuchma for his work at the head of the Ukrainian delegation to the Trilateral Contact Group and added that he respects his decision to terminate his activities there, the press service of the head of state has reported. 12 784 99 Ukrainian Politics

Agreement on complete and comprehensive ceasefire on the delimitation line in Donbas awaits signing by all parties to the Normandy format Agreement on complete and comprehensive ceasefire on the delimitation line in Donbas awaits signing by all parties to the Normandy format President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi noted that an agreement on complete and comprehensive ceasefire on the delimitation line in Donbas should be signed by the leaders of the Normandy Four on July 27, which will increase its status and increase the chances of adhering to the agreements reached. 21 886 301 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

OSCE Special Representative in TCG says what measures envisage agreement on ceasefire in Donbas OSCE Special Representative in TCG says what measures envisage agreement on ceasefire in Donbas Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office in Ukraine and in the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG) Ambassador Heidi Grau, after the regular meetings of the TCG and its working groups in the format of videoconferences, welcomed the agreement reached the day before on additional measures to strengthen the ceasefire in Donbas. 10 810 124 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Two journalists from Donbas join Ukrainian delegation to Trilateral Contact Group Two journalists from Donbas join Ukrainian delegation to Trilateral Contact Group Journalists Denys Kazansky and Sergiy Garmash have joined the Ukrainian delegation to the Trilateral Contact Group for the Peaceful Settlement of the Situation in Donetsk and Luhansk Regions. 6 136 25 Ukrainian Politics

TCG agrees to discuss lists for mutual release of detainees at next meeting - President TCG agrees to discuss lists for mutual release of detainees at next meeting - President's Office The participants in a regular meeting of the Trilateral Contact Group (Ukraine, Russia, the OSCE), which took place in the format of a videoconference, have agreed to discuss the formed lists for the mutual release of detainees at the next meeting, the President's Office has reported. 813 11 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap

Ukraine shows OSCE Russian passports of Donbas representatives in TCG. PHOTOS Ukraine shows OSCE Russian passports of Donbas representatives in TCG. PHOTOS The Ukrainian delegation at a meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council on Thursday showed copies of Russian passports of so-called "DPR leader" Denys Pushylin and representatives of certain areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions (ORDLO) whom Russia invited to participate in the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG). 25 394 54 Ukrainian Politics

Kuchma to chair Ukrainian delegation in negotiation group to solve Donbas conflict Kuchma to chair Ukrainian delegation in negotiation group to solve Donbas conflict Leonid Kuchma, the second President of Ukraine will be leading this country's delegation for negotiations in the Minsk trilateral contact group. The President's Office press department reported that on May 5, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyi signed the respective decree. 10 305 87 Ukrainian Politics

Sides to give TCG list of people slated for mutual release, and as soon as possible Sides to give TCG list of people slated for mutual release, and as soon as possible The participants in the latest meeting of the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG) for Donbas in Minsk, which was also attended by head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak and deputy chief of the Russian presidential administration Dmitry Kozak, reached agreements on issues concerning prisoner exchanges, the disengagement of forces and hardware, the simultaneous opening of checkpoints in Zolote and Shchastia, and the introduction of a Consultative Council. 10 199 67 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

OSCE Secretary General to visit Ukraine soon OSCE Secretary General to visit Ukraine soon OSCE Secretary General Thomas Greminger will make a visit to Ukraine in the near future. In particular, he intends to go to Donbas. 698 9 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Trilateral Contact Group to meet in Minsk on Jan 16 Trilateral Contact Group to meet in Minsk on Jan 16 Ukraine's representative in the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG) on the peaceful settlement of the situation in Donbas, Leonid Kuchma, met with the OSCE Chairperson’s Special Representative in Ukraine and in the TCG, Heidi Grau, to discuss the agenda of the first TCG meeting this year, scheduled for January 16. 659 4 Ukrainian Politics

Trilateral Contact Group meeting begins in Minsk - Olifer Trilateral Contact Group meeting begins in Minsk - Olifer A meeting of the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG) on the peaceful settlement of the situation in eastern Ukraine has begun in Minsk, Belarus. 1 635 5 Ukrainian Politics

All obstacles to Normandy Four summit removed - Kuchma All obstacles to Normandy Four summit removed - Kuchma's spokesperson All obstacles to holding a Normandy Four summit in the near future have been removed at a meeting of the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG) in Minsk, according to Darka Olifer, spokesperson for Ukraine's representative in the TCG, former Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma. 2 061 21 Ukrainian Politics

Poroshenko says his supporters won 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. 19 709 271 Previously in trend: Steinmeier formula

Kremlin expects Kyiv to clarify its stance on Steinmeier formula Kremlin expects Kyiv to clarify its stance on Steinmeier formula Moscow expects Kyiv to clarify its stance on the Steinmeier formula at the Tuesday meeting of the Trilateral Contact Group on Ukraine (TCG), Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said at a press briefing. 9 635 82 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Trilateral Contact Group begins meeting in Minsk Trilateral Contact Group begins meeting in Minsk A meeting of the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG) on the peaceful settlement of the situation in eastern Ukraine has begun in Minsk, Belarus. 1 534 5 Ukrainian Politics

Bezsmertnyi: Zelenskyi far too trusting of Putin Bezsmertnyi: Zelenskyi far too trusting of Putin Roman Bezsmertnyi, who was dismissed from the post of a representative Ukraine's representative in the working subgroup on political issues of the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG) to resolve the situation in the east of the country, has said that he takes well the decision of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi to dismiss him from the post, but he said that the head of state has illusions of trusting Russian President Vladimir Putin. 33 721 488 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Bezsmertnyi: Ukraine should have suspended participation in Minsk process after soldiers Bezsmertnyi: Ukraine should have suspended participation in Minsk process after soldiers' deaths in Pavlopil Ukraine should have suspended participation in the Minsk process until a Normandy format meeting following deaths of four Ukrainian soldiers in Donbas on August 6, Ukrainian representative in the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG)'s political subgroup Roman Bezsmertnyi said. 14 060 244 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

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