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Washington welcomes Russia’s fulfillment of “important part” of Minsk agreements

On May 25 US Secretary of State John Kerry issued a statement over Nadiya Savchenko’s return to Ukraine.

Washington welcomes Russia’s fulfillment of “important part” of Minsk agreements

Washington welcomes Russia’s fulfillment of “important part” of Minsk agreements

STEPANAKERT, MAY 26, ARTSAKHPRESS: Kerry viewed this step as an important part of fulfilling Russia’s commitments under the Minsk agreements, the statement of Kerry reads.

John Kerry welcomed the news that Nadiya Savchenko has returned to Ukraine and the Government of Ukraine's humanitarian decision to release two Russian service members captured on Ukrainian soil and convicted of terrorism-related charges.

"Her release, after a long ordeal that included solitary confinement, is an important part of fulfilling Russia’s commitments under the Minsk agreements and should now provide impetus for their complete implementation. This includes a real, comprehensive, and sustained ceasefire in eastern Ukraine; full access for the OSCE to the area affected by the conflict; elections under Ukrainian law that meet OSCE standards and are monitored by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR); the withdrawal of foreign forces and equipment; and the return to Ukraine of full control over its international border.

We also call on Russia to abide by its Minsk commitments by releasing all hostages and unlawfully detained persons,” Kerry stated.


     

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