On February 12, 2015, the leaders of Ukraine, Germany, Russia, and France
worked out a reconciliation deal including 13 points aimed at ending the
military confrontation between Kiev forces and independence supporters
in eastern Ukraine. The deal includes an unconditional ceasefire coming
into force at midnight on February 15, urges Kiev to undertake
constitutional reform with a focus on Ukraine’s decentralization,
as well as stipulates the withdrawal of all foreign armed groups,
equipment and mercenaries from eastern Ukraine under the observation
of the OSCE.