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European Council's President reminds Putin about Minsk peace deal on Donbas

President Michel says the EU-Russia relations are at a low.

11:00, 08.06.2021

Political advisers to Normandy leaders may meet in May – Chief of Zelensky's Staff Yermak

If it does take place, this will be an in-person meeting.

09:50, 07.05.2021

Zelensky, Putin may discuss "revamp" for Minsk accords during meeting – TCG spokesman

Earlier, Zelensky invited his Russian counterpart to hold talks in the Vatican City.

13:10, 29.04.2021

Zelensky wants to involve new countries in Donbas talks

The president spoke for modernizing and updating the settlement process.

18:45, 27.04.2021

Reznikov: Putin's calls for Ukraine to work with 'DPR'/'LPR' signal withdrawal from Minsk deal

The Deputy Prime Minister recalled that the Minsk agreements did not say anything about the two self-proclaimed "republics."

23:59, 23.04.2021

Russian proxies seek to have member of Ukraine delegation in TCG recalled

The demand emerged amid Ukraine's firm stance of non-recognition of those representing occupied areas as party to TCG talks.

23:15, 13.04.2021

Urgent TCG meeting on Donbas: No ceasefire statement signed over Russia's stance

Russia sought to reflect own role in the final statement in a more favorable light.

09:00, 08.04.2021

Reintegration minister: Ukraine to look for alternative to Minsk for Donbas talks

He says Belarus is under the influence of the Russian Federation now.

15:15, 06.04.2021

Kravchuk: Success of Donbas peace process depends on implementation of Normandy Four decisions by Russia

Minsk talks are meaningful only if they yield an effective practical result and run strictly in line with the previously adopted agreements, Kravchuk says.

22:15, 03.03.2021

Kravchuk: 'DPR' statement on 'pre-emptive fire' seen as Russia's possible withdrawal from peace deal

The Ukrainian envoy says such a move may disrupt the implementation of the Minsk peace agreements.

16:05, 03.03.2021

Borrell: No normalization of EU-Russia relations without fulfillment of Minsk agreements

EU economic sanctions against Russia will remain in place until the situation in Donbas has been resolved.

13:10, 12.02.2021

EU notes Ukraine's efforts toward Donbas settlement, urges Russia to reciprocate

The Bloc expects the Kremlin to use "considerable influence" over its proxy forces in eastern Ukraine.

11:55, 10.02.2021

No contacts with Ukraine's leadership, Kremlin spox says

Moscow once again accuses Kyiv of being passive in the implementation of the Minsk agreements.

18:40, 27.12.2020

Ukraine not to give up path toward NATO in exchange for peace with Russia

Neither Minsk agreements nor the Normandy Four accords contain any reservations on Ukraine's NATO membership prospects.

10:40, 20.12.2020

TCG speaker: No grounds to introduce "Plan B" for Donbas settlement

Arestovych notes progress, albeit a "very, very, very slow one," on the path to peace.

14:50, 11.12.2020

Paris summit anniversary: Ukraine in TCG outlines next steps on Donbas

During this year, the Ukrainian delegation to the TCG made active efforts to fulfill the tasks set by the president of Ukraine on the way to advance through the stages of a peaceful settlement.

11:55, 09.12.2020

Being Ukrainian could land you in a Russian prison: How and why the Kremlin keeps replenishing its "swap fund"

17:50, 08.12.2020

Opinion

U.S. calls on Russia to fulfill commitments within Minsk deal on Donbas

"Ukraine must remain at the top of our agenda," the deputy secretary of state has told the OSCE ministers.

22:30, 03.12.2020

Estonia, UK, U.S. reiterate Russia active participant in Donbas war

The diplomats strongly reject Russia's premise that it is acting as a mediator within an internal conflict.

13:10, 03.12.2020

EU calls on Russia to refrain from moves undermining Minsk deal

This is about facilitated recognition of documents and vehicle registrations issued in the occupied Donbas.

23:15, 19.11.2020

MFA Ukraine rejects Russia's accusations of trying to "disavow Minsk agreements"

Diplomats believe that when the question is raised about Ukraine fulfilling Minsk agreements, Russia resorts to yet another attempt to justify further aggression.

20:15, 17.11.2020

Outdated: Ukraine delegation chief says Minsk deal should be reviewed

A lot has changed in Donbas over the past six years, Kravchuk stresses.

09:25, 09.11.2020

Plan with impossible deadlines: Why Ukraine's new wishes on Minsk deal implementation won't work

18:00, 06.11.2020

Opinion

Donbas settlement: Russia snubs at Budapest memo references

The comment comes following the release of questions to be put up for the nationwide poll in Ukraine on October 25.

15:15, 16.10.2020

EU High Representative urges Russia to fully implement Minsk agreements

The full implementation of the Minsk agreements remains key in EU-Russia relations.

22:30, 13.10.2020

Minsk agreements should be "more flexible", Ukrainian leader suggests

The first paragraph on establishing a sustainable ceasefire has already been fulfilled, Zelensky believes.

13:35, 12.10.2020

Impossible to stop war without engaging with Putin, Zelensky claims

Ukraine government "never gives up" and is set to move forward no matter what to achieve peace in Donbas, the president stressed.

14:25, 06.10.2020

Zelensky names condition for holding local elections in occupied Donbas

The Ukrainian border should be controlled by the government, the head of state believes.

12:45, 06.10.2020

Russia traps itself by signing Minsk agreements – Reznikov

The official says the only way out of the situation is to involve a third party.

14:10, 21.09.2020

FM Kuleba reminds Russia of its direct role in Donbas war

The minister says it was Russia who seized Ukrainian industrial enterprises in 2017, having plundered them and withdrawing equipment from the Ukrainian territory.

12:45, 18.09.2020

Work of political subgroup, prisoner swap efforts blocked at Minsk talks – journalist

The invaders demand that Ukraine hold local elections in the occupied areas before Russia withdraws its troops and control over the border is handed back to the Ukrainian government.

12:45, 17.09.2020

Sixth anniversary of Minsk Protocol: U.S. calls on Russia to withdraw weapons, forces from Ukraine

The United States' support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity remains ironclad.

15:57, 05.09.2020

Donbas war: Will renaming "special status" for "special regime" be of any help to Ukraine

17:55, 14.08.2020

Opinion

Zelensky: If everything depended on Ukraine alone, Donbas would see real ceasefire

The president said many questions and problems arise in the process of preserving ceasefire.

15:15, 06.08.2020

Vice PM explains Ukrainian approach to "special status" of Donbas

A key focus is on the development of parts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions currently under Ukrainian control, Reznikov says.

14:25, 05.08.2020

EU: Killing of Ukraine medical officer in Donbas violates Minsk, Normandy agreements

The diplomats have called on all parties to respect the ceasefire in the east of Ukraine.

11:20, 16.07.2020

Merkel holds phone conversation with Putin

The focus of the discussion was on the implementation of the Minsk agreements.

19:57, 15.07.2020

Zelensky's Office announces new prisoner swap with Donbas soon

There is no final decision on new sites for the disengagement of forces and weapons.

21:56, 10.07.2020

Ukraine's NSDC secretary assesses relevance of Minsk agreements

According to Danilov, the Minsk agreements do not work as Ukraine would like.

12:00, 10.07.2020

EU Council renews economic sanctions against Russia over Ukraine crisis for six months

The sanctions further curtail Russian access to certain sensitive technologies that can be used in the Russian energy sector.

20:35, 29.06.2020

Donbas war escalation: Number of attacks on Ukrainian positions soars to almost 30 on June 20

Three Ukrainian soldiers were wounded in action on June 20, another one sustained injuries on June 21.

09:50, 21.06.2020

EU further extends economic sanctions against Russia

The sanctions were extended for six months.

16:45, 19.06.2020

Call with Merkel: Putin presses for "direct dialogue" between Ukraine and Russia's proxies

The two officials agreed on further contacts.

02:20, 10.06.2020

Ukraine's leader unveils existence of Plan B and Plan C on Donbas

The Minsk process has slowed over the coronavirus epidemic.

15:10, 20.05.2020

Donbas war update: Russian invaders violate truce 12 times in past day

From day-start on Saturday, the enemy opened fire twice.

10:20, 28.03.2020

Ukraine never to fix in Constitution "special status" for certain areas of Donbas, Vice PM says

That's Russia who is imposing the idea in the course of negotiations, Reznikov explains.

19:20, 27.03.2020

Ukraine's defense chief explains pros of Minsk Agreements

If updated, they could lay down another sequence of measures that would be in line with Ukrainian legislation.

23:10, 27.02.2020

OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Rama calls on Russia to implement Minsk accords

Rama also said that the Albanian OSCE Chairmanship would support the way forward for a peaceful resolution of the conflict.

11:51, 27.02.2020

Ukraine working on new version of Minsk Agreements despite Russia's stance

The accords need to be amended, the top diplomat says.

09:00, 21.02.2020

Prystaiko comments on issues set to be discussed at next Normandy Four summit

The principled position is that the Ukrainian-Russian border on the Ukrainian side must be controlled by Ukrainian border guards.

11:00, 18.02.2020