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| Ukrainian Armed Forces banned from responding to separatist provocations |
| 2021-04-21 |
| A direct translation of the article in korrespondent.net The Ukrainian military was ordered not to respond to the provocations of the separatists in the Donbas. This was stated by Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba at a press conference on Tuesday, April 20. "The Ukrainian troops have been ordered not to react to provocations (in the Donbass - ed.). Unfortunately, the other side is doing everything possible to provoke them," Kuleba said. The minister added that the situation on the contact line continues to remain tense - since the beginning of the year, 30 Ukrainian soldiers have died in the Donbas, most of whom were killed by snipers. "A sniper shot is a premeditated murder," Kuleba stressed, adding that they were "Russian snipers." "Ukraine is not planning any armed offensive, escalation or provocations to resolve the conflict in Donbass. We are putting all our efforts into a political and diplomatic solution to the conflict," Kuleba said. “One of the first signs of de-escalation will be a renewed commitment by the Russian side to abide by the ceasefire. The joint statement by the TCG on its commitment to the ceasefire will be a sign that Russia is at least ready to talk, and not only to build up its military force near the borders. This will not be a complete de-escalation, but although would be a ray of hope, "the minister explained. |
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