Section: Belarus
Belarus pays pensions to Ukrainians from Donetsk and Lugansk regions
“In 2014 we were resolving complicated issues regarding the provision of pensions to the citizens of Ukraine arriving from Donetsk and Lugansk regions. Public bodies do not operate in these regions due to the events that are taking place there. As a result, we do not get information about the provision of pensions to such people. Applications to...
Tymchuk: Number of Russian regular troops increases near Debaltseve
Russian-backed militants are not halting their attempts to attack the Ukrainian armed forces near Debaltseve, in spite of the agreements reached in Minsk. …read more Source:...
Hollande: Leaders of ‘Normandy Four’ countries plan phone conference
The leaders of the “Normandy Four” countries, Ukraine, Russia, Germany and France, will next week have a telephone discussion on the implementation of the Minsk agreements. …read more Source:...
MP: Belarus’ determination to resolve Ukraine crisis inspired negotiators
Vitaly Busko cited a famous saying “There was never a good war or a bad peace”. He noted that the agreements that were reached by the Normandy Four and the tripartite contact group on Ukraine are the first important steps towards establishing peace on the Ukrainian land. …read more Source:...
Belarus, Serbia consider ways to step up cooperation in OSCE
“The parties also discussed the state of affairs in the OSCE, measures taken by the organization to assist the resolution of Ukraine’s crisis,” the Foreign Ministry added. …read more Source:...
Klimkin: Heavy weapons withdrawal will be monitored by OSCE and satellites
The withdrawal of heavy weapons from the frontline established by the Minsk agreements will be monitored by the OSCE mission and all possible technical means, including satellites, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin said. …read more Source:...
Myechyslaw Hryb: Aggressor who started war in Ukraine not kept in place
There is no guarantee that an agreement within the framework of “Normandy Four” will be performed. …read more Source:...
Chinese diplomat: Minsk talks underlined Belarus’ important role in maintaining peace and stability
In his words, China hails and supports close mediation of the corresponding sides in removing tension in east Ukraine and resolving the crisis through political talks. …read more Source:...
Kerry: US ready to roll back sanctions on Russia if Minsk agreements fulfilled
“As we have long said, the United States is prepared to consider rolling back sanctions on Russia when the Minsk agreements of September 2014, and now this agreement, are fully implemented. That includes a full ceasefire, the withdrawal of all foreign troops and equipment from Ukraine, the full restoration of Ukrainian control of the...
White House hails Minsk accords
“The agreement represents a potentially significant step toward a peaceful resolution of the conflict and the restoration of Ukraine’s sovereignty consistent with the Minsk agreements from last September,” said Josh Earnest. …read more Source:...
