Truce in Donbas gives hope for withdrawal of troops, arms - Stoltenberg

The mere fact that the ceasefire is still intact, in Stoltenberg's view, is more evidence of the possibility that it will make separatists respect the outcomes of the Minsk agreements, continue to observe the ceasefire, and withdraw heavy arms and troops illegally present in the Ukrainian territory, acting under the aegis of the OSCE (Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe) and under the control of the OSCE. Stoltenberg voiced this view when speaking at the Tuesday meeting of Ukraine's National Security and Defence Council.