Steinmeier Formula

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

Zelensky's Office announces development of new bill on Donbas with 'Steinmeier formula'

The document will be discussed with Ukrainians from the Russia-occupied territories in Ukraine's east.

15:55, 17.06.2020

Prystaiko: Work on Steinmeier formula to continue, there will be no federalization

The foreign minister stressed that Donbas and Crimea are integral parts of a unitary Ukrainian state.

19:59, 10.12.2019

Zelensky comments on complexity of "border" issue in Donbas settlement talks

He called it Ukraine's hardest loss in Minsk talks.

10:20, 10.12.2019

Law on special status of Donbas to be extended for another 12 months – Zelensky

The "Steinmeier formula" will not be enshrined in the current edition, the head of state said.

09:00, 10.12.2019

Sentsov suggests Ukraine should restore nuclear arsenal

Sentsov says own nuclear weapons are the best alternative to the so-called "Steinmeier formula."

16:40, 26.11.2019

OSCE's Sajdik: "Steinmeier formula" discussed in Minsk on Nov 12

In this context, the modalities of local elections in the certain areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine were duly considered, Sajdik said.

12:40, 13.11.2019

Zelensky's Office chief: Steinmeier formula "designed" for Russian media space

Russians are "very hostile toward Ukraine" because of the Russian media, Bohdan stresses.

13:10, 29.10.2019

No discussion of bill on special status of Donbas before Normandy Four talks – Rada speaker

All legislative initiatives on the issue will be put forward for a wide public discussion, the Parliament speaker assured.

21:50, 25.10.2019

MP from Ukraine's ruling party under strong criticism over participation in Russian TV show

The deputy could even face expulsion from the faction as he had been recommended not to provide any comments to a Russian propaganda outlet.

23:50, 23.10.2019

Zelensky names condition for holding Normandy Four summit

Among other things, the Normandy Four will discuss the law on the special status of Donbas.

22:30, 23.10.2019

Zelensky, Steinmeier meet in Japan to discuss Donbas (Photo)

The two leaders see the Normandy format as the key to stopping Russian aggression in the east of Ukraine.

10:26, 23.10.2019

Germany urges parties in Donbas war to disengage to implement "Steinmeier formula"

The country's top diplomat has called for the warring sides to observe an earlier agreed ceasefire.

23:50, 22.10.2019

Zelensky: Talking about "Steinmeier formula" implementation premature

Zelensky says the formula will be implemented in the new law on the "special status" of Donbas if the parties during the Normandy Four summit agree on a further action plan for peaceful settlement in Donbas.

15:15, 16.10.2019

French Foreign Minister says Ukraine now has chance to settle Donbas conflict

Such a "chance" might not appear again, and Ukraine should take advantage of it, Jean-Yves Le Drian said.

12:20, 15.10.2019

Full mobilization: Prystaiko names alternative to "Steinmeier formula" of Donbas settlement

The top diplomat considers the implementation of the formula "the path to peace".

10:40, 15.10.2019