Section: BelTA (Belarus)
Belarus named cheapest place to fly for Russians in June
According to the portal, air fares from Russia to Belarus went up by 4% as compared to June 2014. Flights to Moldova, which is the runner-up in the budget destinations ranking, became 12.6% cheaper. Flying from Russia to Ukraine, which placed third in the ranking, is now 32% more expensive than a year ago. …read more Source:...
Pushilin counts on prompt signing of agreement on lighter weapons withdrawal
On 21 July the trilateral contact group on Ukraine agreed on a pull-back of tanks and some types of weapons with a calibre below 100mm. The document has not been signed yet. “We have agreed upon the document to withdraw weapons with a calibre below 100mm. We hope it will be signed at the earliest opportunity,” Denis Pushilin said. …read...
Dacic says ready to attend next meetings of Ukraine contact group
Ivica Dacic, however, expressed the hope that his participation in the negotiations will not be needed in the future. …read more Source:...
Dacic expects major issues on Ukrainian crisis to be solved by autumn
During the talks in Minsk certain progress has been made on a number of issues in different areas, Ivica Dacic said. “I came to Minsk to give the work on their solution some additional impetus, to keep the present momentum which we believe is good to address some issues before the autumn,” he said. …read more Source:...
Dacic urges all participants of Ukrainian conflict to respect Minsk accords
Ivica Dacic drew attention to the need to withdraw heavy weaponry, start the process of political dialogue, and create the conditions for holding local elections which both Kiev and Donbass would agree on. …read more Source:...
Dacic hails Belarus’ contribution towards Ukraine settlement
“I would like to thank Belarus for the hospitality and assistance to the contact group and its working groups. I want to underline the great contribution of Belarus towards the arrangements, agreements that were achieved on its territory, in Minsk. I want to support this work and think that much has already been done,” Ivica Dacic said....
Makei: Progress in Ukrainian settlement thanks to OSCE influence
“We need to give credit to the OSCE which is actually the only regional organization that has tried to do something. Thanks to its influence some progress was made in resolving the Ukrainian conflict. The fact that the OSCE continues to participate actively in the tripartite contact group is very important,” Vladimir Makei said. …read more...
Trilateral contact group on Ukraine resumes talks in Minsk
The Belarusian capital is also hosting meetings of its working groups. The meetings are taking place in the President Hotel behind closed doors. …read more Source:...
Dacic: Minsk has become a synonym for peaceful Ukraine settlement
Ivica Dacic praised the role that Belarus has been playing in the regulation of the Ukrainian conflict. The Belarusian capital hosts meetings of the trilateral contact group, its working groups, Normandy Four representatives. Certain agreements regarding the Ukrainian crisis have been reached in Minsk. …read more Source:...
Makei: Possibility of Belarus’ acting as secretariat on Ukraine discussed with Mr Dacic
“I would not want to go into details as this could cause unnecessary speculation on the subject. You all know our position on Ukraine. We want peace and calm there as quickly as possible. But this requires a sincere interest of all states involved in the conflict,” said Vladimir Makei. …read more Source:...
