“Ukraine is facing unprecedented challenges. Its sovereignty has been undermined by one of its neighboring states in a way many in Europe believed impossible in the 21st century. The ensuing conflict in eastern Ukraine takes a large part of the political and financial efforts that should be aimed at the reform process. Unfortunately, we are still a good distance away from a peaceful, political solution,” the two ministers wrote in an article titled “Kyiv Must Act.”
Read alsoBezsmertnyi says Kremlin influences militants' position in peace talks“The implementation of the Minsk agreements still remains difficult even after twelve months,” the ministers said. “Nevertheless, this remains the only way for the country to get back the sovereignty over its territory and to finally live in peace.”
