Section: Belarus
Hungarian prime minister to visit Ukraine
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is to make a short visit to Ukraine for a short visit, his press secretary Bertalan Havasi said on Wednesday. …read more Source:...
Jagland: Normandy Four did its best for ceasefire in east Ukraine
In his words, today’s agreement gives grounds for an effective ceasefire regime. It is clear, however, that there is still a lot to be done, he said in a statement received by TASS representative office. According to him, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, President of France Francois Hollande, Russian President Vladimir Putin and President...
General staffs of Russian, Ukrainian armies to discuss ceasefire implementation on 13 February
According to Petro Poroshenko, the agreement to cease fire was the most important accomplishment. “I am told that the contact group [on Ukraine] has signed the document that had been prepared through massive tension and difficult discussions. The most important accomplishment is that unconditional and universal ceasefire is to be declared at...
Russian missile troops have large-scale exercises
Wide-range military exercises of the strategic missile troops started in 12 Russian regions from Tver to Irkutsk Oblasts. …read more Source:...
Danish foreign minister hails Minsk agreement on ceasefire in Ukraine
“This is very good news from Minsk. I think that all the parties can be satisfied with it,” he said. …read more Source:...
Poroshenko says agreement reached to free all hostages within 19 days
An agreement has been reached to free all the hostages within 19 days, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko told a press conference following the Normandy Four summit in Minsk on 12 February. …read more Source:...
Contact group on Ukraine signs Normandy 4 document
Leader of the self-proclaimed republic of Donetsk Alexander Zakharchenko expressed hope that the abovementioned document will “stop the armed conflict and will allow the republics of Donetsk and Lugansk focus on peaceful construction for the benefit of the people.” He thanked President of Russia Vladimir Putin, President of France Francois...
The IMF provides Ukraine with $40 billion
A new IMF program will be adopted for 4 years. …read more Source:...
Normandy Four leaders pledge to use their influence to assist fulfillment of Minsk agreements
The document reads that “President of Russia Vladimir Putin, President of Ukraine Piotr Poroshenko, President of France Francois Hollande and Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel confirm the full respect of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. They are strongly convinced that a peaceful settlement is the sole option. They are...
Contact group on Ukraine sign Normandy 4 document
Leader of the self-proclaimed republic of Donetsk Alexander Zakharchenko expressed hope that the abovementioned document will “stop the armed conflict and will allow the republics of Donetsk and Lugansk focus on peaceful construction for the benefit of the people.” He thanked President of Russia Vladimir Putin, President of France Francois...
