Political advisers to the leaders of the Normandy format on the settlement of Donbas at a meeting the day before had a tough exchange of views amid attempts by Russia to exclude itself from the conflict. The decision is not reported, however, the Ukrainian delegation in the Tripartite Contact Group notes that it will continue to insist on the need for a speedy return to a full and comprehensive ceasefire.
Kyiv. Ukraine. Ukraine Gate – May 27, 2021 – Diplomatic Affairs
“Yesterday a meeting of H4 political advisers took place … There was a tough exchange of views. Ukraine did not agree with Russia’s attempts to exclude itself from the conflict. Nevertheless, the Ukrainian side remains in need of a speedy return to a full and comprehensive ceasefire TKG and H4, whose next meeting is scheduled for June 9 “- reported in the Ukrainian delegation TKG in a statement on Thursday, May 27.
The Ukrainian delegation to the TCG told in more detail: on the eve of the meeting of H4 political advisers, “despite Ukraine’s consistent attempts to return to full compliance with the ceasefire and the appropriate support of mediators, France and Germany, Russian representatives reduced the discussion to a question to the whole civilized world: who are the parties to the conflict? “. “This is confirmed by the repeated statements of EU leaders and high representatives and, in particular, the recent statements of US President Joe Biden, in which Ukraine and Russia are mentioned as parties to the conflict,” the statement said.
During a meeting of political advisers of the “Quartet of Normandy” on May 26, its participants planned to discuss a ceasefire, exchange of detainees and clusters for the implementation of the Minsk agreements.
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Source: Ukrgate