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Kyiv sees no conditions for continuing Donbas talks in Minsk, Kuleba confirms

Earlier, head of Ukraine's delegation to the TCG Leonid Kravchuk suggested that the platform for talks move to another country.

10:30, 29.05.2021

Russian foreign ministry reacts to Kravchuk's comment on moving Donbas talks from Minsk

Lavrov hopes France and Germany will not support the move.

19:30, 27.05.2021

Minsk talks: Ukraine to look for new negotiation platform on Donbas – Kravchuk

Flights between Ukraine and Belarus have been terminated, so the Ukrainian delegation will not even be able to get there.

12:45, 27.05.2021

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 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

Belarus says not going to attack Ukraine, calls for continued talks in TCG format in Minsk

Belarus official believes the video conference format of settlement talks is ineffective.

09:50, 19.04.2021

TCG spokesman: Minsk talks may be transferred to non-NATO country

Sweden or Austria is a possible option.

10:40, 12.04.2021

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

TCG talks: Russia turns down offer to secure truce in Donbas from April 1

Ukraine's initiative on a comprehensive ceasefire from April 1 saw no support on Russia's part.

21:45, 31.03.2021

TCG work on Donbas blocked over Russia's stance – Yermak

Russia is a party to the conflict in Donbas, not a mediator or moderator.

16:30, 10.03.2021

Kuleba comments on Kravchuk's participation in Russian propaganda panel show

The minister has distanced himself from the move.

11:30, 17.02.2021

MFA Ukraine on Minsk platform of Donbas settlement: "Rather alive than dead"

Every last drop must be squeezed out of it for the sake of the country's security, the top diplomat says.

21:00, 16.02.2021

Russia blocking talks on Donbas settlement action plan – Reznikov

The Russian side has not yet formally submitted any draft plans that would by signed by their chief delegate.

15:25, 22.12.2020

Russia's envoy to UN admits Donbas war not "Ukraine's internal conflict"

The diplomat referred to it as a "political conflict between Russia and Ukraine."

19:30, 03.12.2020

NSDC to hold "special meeting" on Donbas developments

The secretary revealed no details on the meeting's agenda.

18:45, 01.12.2020

"Even Kravchuk got mad": Ukraine's envoy in TCG calls latest meeting "toughest"

Journalist Serhiy Harmash says Russia continues to pretend to be a mediator, not participant in the Minsk talks.

12:20, 26.11.2020

Ukraine at TCG discusses new sites for disengagement in Donbas

The participants in the consultations "agreed to develop a draft action plan."

20:59, 28.10.2020

OSCE interrupts TCG meeting over unauthorized recording by Russians – media

Moreover, the Russian delegate said he intends to publish the tapes – without asking anyone's permission.

09:25, 01.10.2020

Zelensky sacks Fokin from TCG delegation amid Donbas statements row

The relevant decree was signed on September 30.

16:05, 30.09.2020

Kravchuk on relocating Donbas talks from Minsk: "Not yet raising the issue"

The official says it should be decided by the three parties involved.

11:20, 25.09.2020

UN provisional gov't could be formed in Donbas, Ukraine delegate to TCG opines

Late last month, Vitold Fokin voiced a controversial idea on the need to pardon members of Russian proxy forces in Donbas, which prompted NSDC secretary to state that the comment was Fokin's personal opinion, not that of the Ukrainian government.

22:15, 21.09.2020

Donbas peace talks may be relocated from Minsk – Kravchuk

Kravchuk said the decision to relocate the negotiating platform could be made by the OSCE as a moderator.

12:30, 20.09.2020

Kyiv agrees to integrate "Steinmeier formula" into law on Donbas special status – Ukraine delegate to TCG

Negotiations are underway on the clauses that should be amended so that the law could work from a legal perspective.

14:00, 18.09.2020

Kravchuk schools Russia's Gryzlov at Minsk talks over Donbas status

Donbas is part of Ukraine, the former president of Ukraine has stressed.

13:35, 17.09.2020

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

TCG video conference on Donbas lasts for seven hours, focus on Normandy agreements

The Ukrainian side has firmly been adhering to all agreements reached at the Normandy summit in Paris.

03:15, 17.09.2020

Parliament speaker sees no grounds for relocating Donbas peace talks from Minsk

All negotiation sessions are currently held online.

01:59, 16.09.2020

Minsk agreements impossible to fulfill – Ukraine's Kravchuk

The way out of the deadlock is holding the Normandy Four summit, the head of Ukraine's delegation at TCG talks on Donbas believes.

20:15, 11.09.2020

Russia's Gryzlov throws tantrums at latest TCG talks – Ukraine delegate

The Russian representative was reportedly mad at Leonid Kravchuk's principled stance on a number of issues.

11:05, 03.09.2020

Interior Minister comments on idea of "special status" for Donbas

No Ukrainian soldier must die because of absurd political speculation, the minister says.

14:00, 31.08.2020

Russia trying to shift Donbas settlement talks away from Normandy Four to TCG – Ukraine delegate

Kremlin seeks to make Ukraine sit down at the negotiating table with their Donbas proxies, while defying own role in the ongoing war.

23:30, 26.08.2020

Enemy forces in Donbas violate ceasefire twice in past day, Ukraine says

No combat casualties were reported.

10:15, 21.08.2020

Ukraine's first PM Fokin officially joins TCG talks

President Zelensky has signed the relevant decree.

14:00, 18.08.2020

Russia weary of Donbas war, Kravchuk "feels"

However, if Russia fails to go for any concessions, Ukraine will be looking for other settlement options, beyond the Minsk format, suggests delegation chief.

16:45, 17.08.2020

Minsk talks on Donbas may change location over protests in Belarus – Kravchuk

Belarus is not a party to the peace negotiations.

15:57, 13.08.2020

Kravchuk elaborates on issues not to be discussed at Minsk talks

Kravchuk stressed the issues concern the sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence of Ukraine.

11:15, 10.08.2020

Ukrainian envoy says Ukraine may initiate new Budapest Memorandum if Minsk talks fail

The Budapest Memorandum was signed on December 5, 1994.

20:59, 06.08.2020

Zelensky explains Kravchuk pick for top spot in TCG

The president referred to him as an "well-educated" and "wise" man.

14:25, 06.08.2020

Head of Ukraine delegation at Minsk talks explains ex-PM's role

There is "civil society in Donbas", with whom it is necessary "to communicate and negotiate."

09:00, 05.08.2020

Potential pick for spot in TCG team, ex-PM Fokin "watches too much TV", delegation member says

The journalist believes that no revolutionary shifts are being plotted in Minsk talks on Donbas.

11:30, 04.08.2020

Kravchuk roots for "dialogue" to resolve Donbas crisis

Ukraine's new top envoy to the TCG says it's impossible to achieve peace without talking to anyone.

19:10, 02.08.2020

Kravchuk names first steps he intends to take in Donbas settlement talks

The new head of the Ukrainian delegation is set to raise the issue of creating a fund for the restoration of Donbas, as well as a free economic zone.

15:40, 02.08.2020

Kravchuk says Ukraine's first PM could join TCG talks

He had started working at a mine back when he was 16, Kravchuk said about Fokin, 87.

23:00, 31.07.2020

Ukraine interested in preserving "Normandy-Minsk infrastructure" – foreign minister

Apart from Kozak's letter about Russia's withdrawal from the Donbas settlement negotiations leaked yesterday, Ukraine has received no specific signals from the Kremlin in this regard.

19:00, 31.07.2020

Kravchuk names possible compromises with Russia on Donbas

Kravchuk said the compromises do not concern Ukrainian sovereignty.

15:40, 31.07.2020

Kravchuk says ready for compromises with Russia on Donbas

A complete ceasefire is now on Ukraine's Donbas agenda.

12:55, 31.07.2020

Kravchuk officially appointed Ukraine's envoy to Minsk talks – president's decree

The decree comes into force on the day of its publication.

16:40, 30.07.2020

Ex-president Kravchuk agrees to lead Ukraine's delegation at Minsk talks

The politician has called for unity.

15:45, 30.07.2020

Kravchuk comments on possible appointment as Ukraine's envoy at Minsk talks

The official says it is too early to talk about the subject.

16:10, 29.07.2020