Ukraine continues to integrate volunteer battalions into regular army.\u00a0\u00a0Therefore, Ukraine has fulfilled the Minsk protocols\u2019 provision that required “illegal military formations” disarmament and removal from the combat zone.\u00a0\u00a0During this process, claims that some volunteer battalions have violated peace process were actually confirmed.<\/p>\n
Those who support establishing contacts with “occupied territories” and political settlement of the conflict are facing fierce resistance not only from the “war to the bitter end” supporters, but also from social networks users.\u00a0\u00a0Despite that, the main focus of Donbas\u2019 conflict resolution moved towards the peacekeeping forces deployment to the region.\u00a0 Moreover, American politicians are noticeably more active and discussion regarding the possibility of lethal weapons delivery \u00a0to Ukraine has noticeably decreased.<\/p>\n
Germany and the European allies in general are still optimistic regarding the\u00a0possibility of\u00a0peace settlement in Donbas and are trying to push to the next stage \u2013\u00a0to\u00a0the political process.\u00a0\u00a0Opponents of European leaders emphasize Russia’s unwillingness to end the conflict and its determination to transform this conflict into protracted, prolonged war.<\/p>\n
Ukraine and Russia began negotiations on summer gas package.\u00a0\u00a0Despite the good chances of reaching certain compromise, the possibility of Ukraine purchasing gas for its winter needs is still questionable due to the lack of cash.<\/p>\n
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