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Zelensky enacts NSDC's decision to resolve situation in Donbas

The NSDC secretary is entrusted with monitoring the implementation of the decision.

13:30, 03.06.2021

No response from Putin to Zelensky's offer to meet – Kuleba

Putin has been informed about Zelensky's initiative for a summit in the Donbas warzone.

10:40, 22.04.2021

Azerbaijan, Armenia, Russia release new statement on Karabakh

The president of Azerbaijan believes that the new trilateral statement "draws a line under what happened last year."

23:15, 11.01.2021

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

Donbas truce: No ceasefire violations recorded in past 24 hours

No casualties have been reported.

09:25, 07.12.2020

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

18:00, 06.11.2020

Opinion

Ukraine's plan on Donbas: Who is set to take over after Russian troops withdraw

The withdrawal of all foreign armed groups from eastern Ukraine is among conditions noted in the newest plan for Donbas settlement.

21:45, 05.11.2020

Zelensky names next steps required toward Donbas settlement

Over the past year Ukraine had proved it is willing to achieve peace, the president stressed.

18:00, 24.09.2020

Ukraine's first PM stands for pardoning enemy troops in Donbas

A special status should be granted to the entire territory of Donbas, not just the temporarily occupied parts as Russia has been demanding, Fokin suggests.

11:40, 30.08.2020

Key to Donbas peace lies in Moscow – Kuleba

Ukraine's position in Normandy Four talks sees support from Germany and France, the minister says.

16:00, 24.08.2020

Donbas truce: Ukraine reports three ceasefire violations by enemy forces on Aug 19

No casualties were reported in the past day.

10:20, 20.08.2020

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

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

17:55, 14.08.2020

Opinion

Wider use of Russian language could be allowed in Donbas – Kravchuk

At the same time, granting Russian language a "state status" is off the table, Ukraine's chief settlement negotiator adds.

18:40, 13.08.2020

Ending war in Donbas must not cost Ukraine sovereignty – NSDC

It has been the 16th day without casualties among Ukrainian troops in the Donbas warzone following the latest ceasefire declaration.

23:45, 12.08.2020

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

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

New chief negotiator at TCG Kravchuk says ready to "go for compromises" to achieve peace

Speaking of instructions voiced by President Zelensky, Kravchuk said "the first was not to set unfulfilled tasks, to solve one issue after another, gradually.

21:45, 30.07.2020

Ukraine announces successful settlement of its new 12-year dollar bonds

The investor base of the full deal was dominated by asset managers.

15:55, 30.07.2020

Donbas settlement: Vice PM names countries he would involve in talks with Russia

It's high time to "build a new platform" for raising the issue of Crimea, Reznikov added.

23:45, 29.07.2020

Vice PM calming Donbas truce critics: No ban in place on returning fire

Ukraine can even withdraw from the agreement if the enemy violates the deal.

22:25, 28.07.2020

Details of new truce: Ukrainian forces to open fire only in response to enemy offensive, threat to troops' life, JFO chief says

No one can forbid our military from defending themselves and their brothers-in-arms in the event of open, armed aggression, Commander stressed.

20:50, 27.07.2020

Kremlin refuses to safeguard ceasefire in Donbas

Peskov said the recent phone talks between the two presidents had been held in a "constructive business-like atmosphere".

19:20, 27.07.2020

Dubious "breakthrough": Ukraine bringing Russia-imposed "reconciliation" scenario closer

14:40, 24.07.2020

Opinion

Ukraine reiterates conditions for holding elections in occupied Donbas

It's comprehensive de-escalation, withdrawal of foreign troops and weapons, disarmament of illegal armed groups, restoring control of the border.

11:20, 23.07.2020

Ukraine envoys at Minsk talks again emphasize priority of establishing sustainable, comprehensive ceasefire

Ukraine reiterated eadiness to open two new crossing checkpoints at the contact line.

12:40, 11.06.2020

Zelensky says doesn't care much about Putin's human qualities

Ukrainian president says he would never resort to offensive rhetoric while speaking with another country's leader.

15:00, 09.06.2020

Radio Farda: Iran admits proposing separate settlement to Ukraine on downed plane

The Ukrainian government has consistently rejected a separate deal with Iran and says its position has not changed.

23:50, 05.06.2020

Russia must comply with Minsk Agreements, German Foreign Minister reminds Lavrov

Maas has emphasized that Russian cooperation is required to achieve progress in implementing the decisions approved at the Normandy Four summit.

19:10, 20.05.2020

"LPR", "DPR" envoys in Minsk talks have status of persons "invited" by Russia, Ukrainian official stresses

The Ukrainian side is looking for a way to negotiate with the participation of real representatives of Donbas, from among internally displaced persons, to have this type of consultations supported by the OSCE and the Normandy Four.

21:10, 18.05.2020

Renewed Ukrainian delegation holds first meeting in Minsk talks on Donbas settlement

Elections in the occupied Donbas shall only be held once "Ukraine has regained control over the border".

09:00, 15.05.2020

Ukraine inviting IDPs to Minsk talks – Zelensky's Office chief

This will create parity with Russia as it was only Moscow who had been inviting representatives of the occupied Donbas to partake in TCG meetings.

21:20, 07.05.2020

Kyiv initiates reboot of Trilateral Contact Group on Donbas settlement

At the same time, Andriy Yermak says any negotiations with representatives of unrecognized quasi-entities in eastern Ukraine are unacceptable.

20:40, 06.05.2020

FM Kuleba comments on idea of setting up "advisory council" with representatives of occupied Donbas

No red lines must be crossed, minister stresses.

23:50, 05.05.2020

Zelensky's Office chief hopes local elections to be held this fall despite quarantine

Ensuring all security conditions that the Ukrainian side has been insisting on shall precede holding such elections in Donbas.

20:00, 05.05.2020

Zelensky's team offering to include Parl't, Cabinet representatives in Minsk talks

A deputy will be appointed to the country's envoy to the Trilateral Contact Group.

22:30, 04.05.2020

Bill on debt settlement on electricity market passes first reading

The bill will help address financial issues that arose at the state-run nuclear power operator Energoatom.

19:10, 04.05.2020

Germany at Normandy summit to call for reopening Donbas contact line for civilian crossing

The activity of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission, which should be allowed unhindered work throughout Ukraine, will be another topic of negotiations.

11:40, 30.04.2020

Ukraine's foreign minister speaks in favor of regular meetings of Normandy Four ministers

The minister believes the restoration of a holistic Normandy mechanism with all its components is an important element to achieve peace in Ukraine.

18:30, 28.04.2020

Ukraine at Minsk talks categorically rejects idea of fixing special status of occupied Donbas in Constitution

At the political subgroup, Ukraine's delegation emphasized the need to implement the agreements the Normandy Four leaders had reached at the Paris Summit.

22:00, 22.04.2020

Zelensky positive to put end to war in Donbas within his cadence

If the Minsk settlement process doesn't work, Ukraine will change tactics, the president notes.

18:40, 22.04.2020

Disengagement of forces in Donbas helps reduce shelling – Zelensky (Photo)

New disengagement zones are being negotiated, the president stressed.

18:40, 11.04.2020

Putin has "no other choice but to withdraw from eastern Ukraine and Crimea" – Ukraine's foreign minister

Kuleba says Ukraine's policy toward the settlement of the armed conflict in Donbas remains unchanged – Russia is a party to that conflict.

23:20, 09.04.2020

Next prisoner swap in Donbas to be held before Easter, Zelensky's Office says

At today's settlement talks, parties also discussed issues of humanitarian demining.

22:00, 08.04.2020

Ukraine's Parliament accuses Russia of trying to disrupt Donbas settlement process

One of the MPs noted the aggressive behavior of Russian invaders in eastern Ukraine.

12:45, 16.03.2020

TCG: Ukraine, Russia agree to simultaneously open checkpoints in Zolote, Schastia in Donbas

The meeting was attended by Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak and Deputy Head of the Administration of the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Kozak.

10:50, 12.03.2020

NSDC secretary: Ukraine seeks to end war with Russia soon, but not going to make concessions

Danilov stressed Ukraine does not surrender a meter of its territory.

16:40, 05.03.2020

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

Ukraine ready for dialogue with Donbas residents, but not with "fake puppets" – FM Prystaiko

Prystaiko also said the government was ready to hold local elections on the whole territory of Ukraine.

10:40, 21.02.2020

No prospects for Donbas settlement until Russia stops arms supplies – Prystaiko

Ukraine stands for the deployment of peacekeepers throughout the occupied Donbas, not only along the line of contact.

09:40, 21.02.2020