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EU is Critical of Ukraine’s Unwillingness to Implement Minsk Agreement

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The Kiev government constantly delays the implementation of the Minsk Agreement, causing disapproval among European countries.

Critical voices are increasingly heard among the EU countries regarding the unwillingness of the Ukrainian government to implement provisions of the Minsk Agreement, “Deutsche Wirtschafts Nachrichten” reported.

It particularly concerns Ukraine’s attempts to delay its implementation and reluctance to realize the decentralization agreed in Minsk.

Moscow is not in favor of reviewing or amending the Minsk agreements on Ukraine reconciliation that has already been agreed upon by the leaders of Ukraine, Russia, Germany, and France, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said. - Sputnik International
Moscow Against Review, Change of Minsk Agreements on Ukraine Reconciliation
German Foreign Ministry Walter Steinmeier called on the EU to involve Russia in the negotiation of the EU-Ukraine free trade agreement in order to show "the necessary flexibility" and to improve the political climate.

However, this move is rejected by Kiev as the Ukrainian government claims that Russia has no right to participate in the discussion of an agreement between the sovereign Ukraine and the EU, the German media source reported.

In February, foreign ministers of Russia, France, Germany and Ukraine, negotiated a ceasefire deal for the warring sides in Minsk, Belarus. The agreement stipulates full restoration of social and economic system in the country and implies decentralization of power in Donetsk and Luhansk regions.

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