US Department of State again calls on full implementation of Minsk agreements

When asked to explain whether this means that Ukraine should implement its obligation to increase autonomy in eastern Ukraine before Russia removes its troops and releases control of the Russia-Ukraine border, Kirby commented that the US position is the same – the full implementation of Minsk: “This means people pull back from the line of contact – the heavy weapons, the troops as well – that the violations cease,” he said, adding the Ukrainian side should continue implementing reforms.