Section: BelTA (Belarus)
Constructive work of subgroups on Ukraine in Minsk
“Today the working groups met for the first time. They discussed the agenda of the next meetings and avenues of work. OSCE coordinators informed us about results during the plenary session. I believe that the work went in a constructive manner. We have laid down the foundation for the possible process of resolving all the issues through talks...
Kulmukhametov: Subgroup on policy will address issues of elections in south-east of Ukraine
According to Azamat Kulmukhametov, the working subgroups will be working to launch the process of political settlement. Thus the working group on political issues will be dealing with the issues related to the determination of the modality and conditions of holding elections in the Donbass region. …read more Source:...
Next meetings of subgroups on Ukraine in Minsk ‘possibly on the same day’
Asked about specific dates for the next meetings of the working groups, Denis Pushilin explained: “These are just approximate dates that have been determined. Ms. Tagliavini mentioned an approximate date. It is possible that one date for all the subgroups may be scheduled. But it will have to be discussed yet.” …read more Source:...
Breakthrough at Minsk talks on Ukraine
“A breakthrough has been secured. Possibly everyone has been waiting for it since the package of measures was signed on 12 February. The subgroups were launched and started working rather productively,” said Denis Pushilin. …read more Source:...
Meeting of contact group on Ukraine over
Taking part in the meeting were OSCE Special Representative Heidi Tagliavini, former President of Ukraine Leonid Kuchma, representative of Russia Azamat Kulmukhametov, representatives of the self-proclaimed republics of Donetsk and Lugansk Denis Pushilin and Vladislav Deynego. …read more Source:...
Contact group on Ukraine meets in Minsk
The meeting is taking place behind closed doors. …read more Source:...
Interior Ministry: The majority of migrant workers arrive in Belarus from Ukraine
“Statistics speaks for itself. Naturally, the events in Ukraine had an impact on the situation in the Belarusian labor market. In 2014 Belarus welcomed about 40,000 migrant workers from foreign countries, including about 13,500 citizens of Ukraine,” Alexander Tatura said. …read more Source:...
Contact group on Ukraine to meet in Minsk behind closed doors on 6 May
“The meeting will be held behind closed doors. At present there are no special events for mass media in the plans,” the ministry said. …read more Source:...
Belarus, Ukraine considering joint border control procedures
Chairman of the State Border Committee of Belarus Leonid Maltsev met with his Ukrainian counterpart Viktor Nazarenko on 4 May. The two chiefs discussed prospects of development and main avenues of cooperation between the border service agencies of Belarus and Ukraine. …read more Source:...
Kupchyna: Belarus is vitally interested in peace on its borders
“Minsk did not just provide a venue for talks on the Ukrainian conflict. Belarus is vitally interested in having peace on its borders. Our countries are interconnected by thousands of economic, political, and cultural links. Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko was not just a mediator. I would say he took on the role of a facilitator in the...
