OSCE observers see no signs of heavy weapons withdrawal in Donbas

UNIAN

According to Apakan, the statements that heavy weapons have been withdrawn and stored in secure areas remain so far only words, and not deeds.

Meanwhile, Russian-backed militants in the Donbas claim that they have already begun withdrawing armored vehicles and artillery from the contact line in many areas. One of the leaders of so called "Donetsk People’s Republic" Eduard Basurin, said that the OSCE observers are able at any time to verify this.

Under the new agreement on implementing the Minsk peace agreements, Kyiv forces and the Russian-backed militants have to completely withdraw their heavy weapons from the line of contact.