Copyright © 2021 Euromaidanpress.com

The work of Euromaidan Press is supported by the International Renaissance Foundation

When referencing our materials, please include an active hyperlink to the Euromaidan Press material and a maximum 500-character extract of the story. To reprint anything longer, written permission must be acquired from [email protected].

Privacy and Cookie Policies.

Militants aided by Russia seized 500 square kilometers of Ukraine since Minsk Agreement

Russian self-propelled artillery systems in Ukraine
Russian self-propelled artillery systems in Ukraine
Translated by: A. N.

Since the signing of the Minsk Agreement, the militants of “DNR” and “LNR” supported by Russian regular troops seized 500 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory.

This was announced by the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesman Yevhen Perebiynis during Channel 5 TV broadcast.

“Starting on the first day of the signing of the Minsk Agreement, Russia began to break its terms: 500 square kilometers were added to the territory controlled by the militants. Now they want the [Donetsk] airport, and the efforts of the Russian armed forces are focused to further expand this territory,” – he said.

According to Perebiynis, Russia has deployed such destabilize effort in order to achieve the greatest displacement of the demarcation line [from the state border] during the talks in Berlin and possible presidential talks in Astana.

In addition, the recent statements by Russia (in particular, “Putin’s letter”) were intended to lull the vigilance of the international community on the eve of the January 19 meeting of the Council of EU foreign ministers, Perebeynis added.

Translated by: A. N.
You could close this page. Or you could join our community and help us produce more materials like this.  We keep our reporting open and accessible to everyone because we believe in the power of free information. This is why our small, cost-effective team depends on the support of readers like you to bring deliver timely news, quality analysis, and on-the-ground reports about Russia's war against Ukraine and Ukraine's struggle to build a democratic society. A little bit goes a long way: for as little as the cost of one cup of coffee a month, you can help build bridges between Ukraine and the rest of the world, plus become a co-creator and vote for topics we should cover next. Become a patron or see other ways to support. Become a Patron!
Total
0
Shares
Related Posts