Contact Group agrees upon full compliance with ceasefire during forthcoming Easter holidays

On March 29, a regular meeting of the Contact group on peaceful settlement of the conflict in Donbass took place in Minsk. The agenda included issues related to the situation at the line of demarcation, the complete transport blockade of Donbass by Ukraine and the exchange of prisoners.According to the Minsk source in the peace negotiations, the humanitarian subgroup is working on all the details of the exchange of identified persons held by
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#Official Commentary of Valery Skorokhodov on rise in crime in Ukraine

Last night in Lutsk, there was an attack on the building of the Consulate General of Poland, as it was reported by Ukrainian media. In addition to the most egregious fact, attention is paid to the way this information is submitted, including by representatives of law enforcement agencies.Of course, the extraordinary incident was committed by the 'unknown'. But, in spite of this, law enforcement officers who are hotfoot commenting, it is already
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Course of humanitarian programme on reunification of Donbass people discussed in capital

On March 27, in Donetsk, a joint briefing was held between the Head of the Donetsk People's Republic Alexander Zakharchenko and the Chairman of the DPR People's Council Denis Pushilin.During the briefing, Alexander Zakharchenko noted that the DPR authorities completed the construction of social assistance and administrative services centers in the area of checkpoints between the Republic and Ukraine within the framework of the humanitarian
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#Official Commentary of Vladimir Bidyovka on establishment of United States special committee on Ukrainian corruption

The prolonged pause in the announcement of the American position on Ukraine ends. The new White House administration had reviewed the situation in that country and made an unexpected for the Kiev authorities decision.According to PRnewschannel, ʺthe Ukrainian oligarchs have divided up regions and industries, hired mercenaries to run private ‘battalions’ and now resemble Somalian warlords rather than defenders of democratic principles  Thus, the
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#Official Commentary of Ekaterina Martyanova on murder of former State Duma deputy Voronenkov in Kiev

Whoever Denis Voronenkov was – an opponent or a proponent of power, - his murder in the very centre of Kiev is perceived as unspeakable audacity for Ukraine that aspires to European democratic values. It would not be surprising if Ukrainian figures were to use this event as a ground for political speculation, given the status of the deceased.Once again, Voronenkov was an ally of the Kiev authorities and repeatedly criticized the Russian
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We have to take responsibility for enterprises of Ukrainian jurisdiction – Denis Pushilin

The main objective of the introduction of temporary administrations in enterprises that worked in the territory of the Donetsk People's Republic under the Ukrainian jurisdiction is to provide social security to the employees of these enterprises. It was stated by the Chairman of the DPR People’s Council in a meeting with the secretaries of the primary organizations of the public movement “Donetsk Republic” on March 23.ʺIt is an open secret that
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#Official Commentary of Elena Melnick on establishment of Integration Committee “Russia – Donbass”

On March 17, a constituent meeting of the Integration Committee “Russia – Donbass” was held in the Crimea. We can say without exaggeration that it is a historic event.The head of our state, Alexander Zakharchenko, said more than once that the interests of citizens were a priority and would be a defining vector in the development of the Republic. Donetsk made its choice three years ago in the referendum on self-determination of the Donetsk and
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Participants of children project “Peace to World!” attend People’s Council plenary meeting

On March 17, a meeting of deputies with the participants of the children project “Peace to the World!”, which activity was aimed at establishing a dialogue between the children of the DPR, the Russian Federation and European countries, was held during the plenary meeting of the DPR People’s Council.The project leader Eleonora Fedorenko told about activities undertaken and plan for the future. ʺToday, I am proud to represent a group of young
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Representatives of DPR and LPR in Minsk negotiations accuse Ukraine of violating International Convention for Suppression of Terrorist Bombings

Following a meeting of the Contact group in Minsk, the permanent plenipotentiary representatives of DPR and LPR in the negotiations Denis Pushilin and Vladislav Deynego said that Ukraine had violated the International Convention for the Suppression of Terrorist Bombings.ʺWe are compelled to note the total disregard of Ukraine for the norms of international law and, as a result, violations of the International Convention for the Suppression of
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Imposition of temporary total transport blockade is most reckless step of Ukrainian government – Denis Pushilin

On March 15, a regular meeting of the Contact group on the peaceful settlement of the conflict in Donbass was held in Minsk. The meeting had on its agenda issues related to a failed separation of forces near Stanitsa Luganskaya, the situation in the area of the Donetsk filtration plant and the exchange of prisoners.During the meeting, the permanent plenipotentiary representative of the DPR Denis Pushilin said that the representatives of Ukraine
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