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Kuleba seeks "substantive conversation" with Lavrov on Donbas settlement

The talks should be held in the Normandy format with the mediation of France and Germany, Kuleba believes.

22:45, 09.06.2021

Zelensky wants to sign Plan B with EU, U.S. on military security guarantees

This plan will not be an alternative to the Normandy format.

17:30, 01.06.2021

Merkel: Normandy talks on Donbas unrelated to developments in Belarus

Merkel says work in the Normandy format should continue.

22:59, 31.05.2021

Political advisers to Normandy leaders hold "tough discussion" – Ukraine at TCG

Russia tried to exclude itself as a party to the conflict.

13:35, 27.05.2021

Kuleba says Lavrov shuns Normandy ministers' meeting

Ukraine's minister is not in contact with his Russian counterpart.

10:15, 21.05.2021

France, Germany somewhat weaken their stance on Russia – Zelensky

The president says Ukraine will continue to follow the Normandy format agenda.

15:15, 20.05.2021

Ukraine wants more effective Normandy format, urges pressure on Russia – MFA

The expansion of the Normandy format requires the consent of all the current participants, first of all, Russia.

18:59, 07.05.2021

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

Zelensky's chief of staff comments on Russian forces' withdrawal news

The results of the Office's work and the facts speak for themselves much better than unfounded criticism, Yermak is convinced.

12:45, 23.04.2021

Ukraine wants to mandate TCG meetings in case of any new losses

The advisers to N4 leaders have called on the Trilateral Contact Group to work on a coordination mechanism to respond to ceasefire violations.

09:00, 20.04.2021

Normandy advisers may hold next meeting on Donbas contact line

The security subgroup's meeting is scheduled for Tuesday morning.

08:30, 20.04.2021

Merkel, Macron, Zelensky call on Putin to pull troops from Ukraine borders

The three leaders have expressed concern over the build-up of Russian military forces at the border with Ukraine and in the occupied Crimea.

22:00, 16.04.2021

Zelensky's talks with Macron, Merkel – details

Since year-start, 30 Ukrainian soldiers have died in eastern Ukraine.

20:00, 16.04.2021

Kremlin snubs Normandy Four talks amid Donbas escalation – Ukraine President's Office

The Office was aware of the content of a conference call between Germany, France, and Russia, official stresses.

15:30, 09.04.2021

TCG spokesman: Political advisers may help unblock Donbas talks with Russia

He says Kravchuk proposed a full ceasefire be re-imposed from 00:00 a.m. local time on April 1.

12:20, 01.04.2021

President's Office comments on Merkel-Macron-Putin talks without Zelensky

The spokeswoman assures Kyiv continues negotiations with all Normandy countries at different levels.

14:50, 31.03.2021

Kyiv reacts to Kremlin's intention to hold Donbas talks with France, Germany behind Ukraine's back

Diplomats say shifts on key issues of a peaceful settlement can be achieved only within the framework of Normandy Four.

23:35, 29.03.2021

Zelensky addresses latest human losses in Donbas war

The Ukrainian leader has urged all Normandy Four leaders and partners "to do their utmost to preserve a full and comprehensive ceasefire."

21:45, 26.03.2021

Ukraine, Germany, France develop peace plan for Donbas, awaiting approval from Russia – Yermak

As Russia declares readiness, Yermak says, to end the war, reintegrate the occupied territories into Ukraine and ensure the return of Ukrainian citizens, the said plan meets all the specified criteria.

15:15, 10.03.2021

Zelensky says ready to meet each Normandy Four leader separately if summit further postponed

Zelensky says it's impossible to constantly postpone efforts to resolve the pressing issue.

14:50, 09.03.2021

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

U.S. can do more to end Donbas war, Russian occupation of Crimea, Ukraine's top diplomat says

The United States is a sufficiently independent country to act under any circumstances, the minister believes.

16:55, 22.02.2021

Merkel notes lack of progress in Minsk process

Tough agenda is needed on Russia within the Trans-Atlantic community, the Chancellor stressed.

23:30, 19.02.2021

FM Kuleba: Consensus needed for U.S. to join Normandy talks on Donbas

The foreign minister forecasts the U.S. will take a more active stand on the Ukraine issue.

14:50, 02.02.2021

Zelensky wants to involve Biden in Normandy format or create alternative

The Ukrainian leader says he sees no serious improvement since the latest Normandy summit.

15:40, 01.02.2021

Political advisers to Normandy leaders take part in video conference on Donbas

They discussed steps that would facilitate the peace process in eastern Ukraine.

21:59, 27.01.2021

Normandy Four advisers' online meeting slated for Jan 27

The latest round of Normandy advisers' talks was hosted by Berlin on January 12.

16:20, 22.01.2021

Kravchuk invites OSCE to develop single document of proposals for Donbas settlement

The document is expected to include the best proposals and approaches elaborated by political advisers.

22:49, 21.01.2021

Advisors to Normandy Four leaders wrap up talks in Berlin – media

Ukraine was represented by the chief of the President's Office, Andriy Yermak, while Russia – by deputy presidential administration head Dmitry Kozak.

22:30, 12.01.2021

Yermak, Kozak arrive in Berlin at Normandy Four advisors' meeting

Earlier, Yermak said the Normandy Four advisors' meeting was likely to take place in January.

14:55, 12.01.2021

Presidential chief of staff Yermak says Normandy advisers to meet in January

The event could be hosted by Berlin.

15:59, 28.12.2020

Razumkov names three key challenges for parliament in early 2021

The fight against COVID-19 tops the agenda.

13:50, 28.12.2020

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

"New approaches and forms of influence on Russia": Kravchuk on "Plan B" for Donbas

The plan is yet to be finalized, the delegate says.

23:10, 09.12.2020

"No substance" for Zelensky-Putin meeting yet, Kremlin spox says

Peskov expressed confidence only the implementation of the agreements reached a year ago at the Normandy Four summit in Paris could be the "substance."

15:15, 09.12.2020

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

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

Kravchuk elaborates on upcoming NSDC meeting on Donbas

Ukraine's search for new ways could become a reaction to Russia's constant resistance to peace in Donbas, the delegation chief says.

20:15, 02.12.2020

NSDC to hold "special meeting" on Donbas developments

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

18:45, 01.12.2020

Expert forecasts Normandy summit, prisoner swap to be blocked by Russia

He says Ukraine may seek tougher sanctions over Russia's inability to negotiate.

20:59, 29.11.2020

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

Germany, France support Ukraine in working out unified plan toward effective work of TCG

The Ukrainian draft has summarized all offers voiced by parties at Contact Group meetings.

15:50, 14.11.2020

Ukraine "has almost implemented" all steps agreed upon at Normandy Four summit in Paris – Reznikov

The officials recalled that the TCG had identified four new disengagement areas, as well as 19 humanitarian demining sites.

11:55, 09.11.2020

Zelensky announces video conference call of Normandy Four leaders' advisors

The advisors will talk on November 13, the president says.

20:15, 06.11.2020

Preparations for Normandy Four advisors' meeting underway – FM Kuleba

After that, the ministry will plan a meeting of foreign ministers.

15:40, 23.10.2020

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: Normandy leaders' summit to take place after advisers' productive meeting

Preparations for the advisers' meeting are in the pipeline.

13:45, 24.09.2020