Section: Belarus
Merkel: Minsk talks give hope
German Chancellor Angela Merkel gave a positive commentary on the Minsk talks on Ukraine. German media cited the chancellor as saying that the talks gave a spark of hope. …read more Source:...
Finnish PM: Ukraine ceasefire deal is great news, but it should be implemented
“The ceasefire is great news; however we should see how it will be implemented. People should no longer be killed; heavy weapons should be withdrawn,” he said. …read more Source:...
Putin: Ukraine ceasefire has been agreed in Minsk
“We agreed to a ceasefire starting at 00:00 on 15 February,” Vladimir Putin informed. Another crucial thing that was agreed on in Minsk is the withdrawal of heavy weapons from the current frontline for Ukrainian troops and from the line designated on 19 September 2014 for the Donbass troops. …read more Source:...
Hollande: Minsk agreements give serious hope for regulation of Ukrainian crisis
“It is a serious hope. It is a huge relief for Europe,” Francois Hollande said. …read more Source:...
Contact group on Ukraine to continue talks
After making a statement for the media, the contact group returned to the negotiating room at the Dipservice Hall. …read more Source:...
Latushko: France sees and praises Belarus’ role in regulating Ukraine crisis
“During a diplomatic reception in Paris on 16 January I talked to President of France Francois Hollande who took note of an important role the Belarusian President and Belarus play in the regulation of the situation in Ukraine. It is seen and praised at the official level in France. They see it through media and the French society,” Pavel...
The leader of the DPR demands for Ukraine non-aligned status
One of the leaders of militants Denis Pushilin voiced his demands on the settlement of a conflict in the Donbass. …read more Source:...
Syrian Ambassador to Belarus hopes for Minsk talks success
“Every country has its problems. Syria has its problems. Ukraine also has a crisis situation. It is important that Belarus is hosting the high-level talks to regulate the conflict in Ukraine. I hope the talks will bring results,” the diplomat said. …read more Source:...
Normandy 4 leaders leave meeting room
President of Russia Vladimir Putin, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, French President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have left the room of the peace talks in Minsk. …read more Source:...
Surkov arrives for contact group on Ukraine talks
Partaking in the talks is former president of Ukraine Leonid Kuchma, OSCE special representative Heidi Tagliavini, Ambassador of Russia to Ukraine Mikhail Zurabov and representatives of the self-declared republics: Denis Pushilin of Donetsk and Vladislav Deinego of Lugansk, and leaders of the self-proclaimed republics of Lugansk and Donetsk Igor...
