Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky is accused of violating the Minsk-2 package by seeking parliamentary approval to deploy foreign troops in Ukraine for international drills in 2022

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Opposing arguments

The Minsk-2 agreement primarily focuses on the ceasefire, withdrawal of heavy weapons, and political steps towards resolving the conflict in Eastern Ukraine. Conducting military drills, especially within the framework of international cooperation, does not necessarily violate these terms. It can be argued that these activities do not directly impact the ceasefire or the political process outlined in the agreement.

The nature of military drills, which are generally defensive and preparatory in nature, can be distinguished from offensive military actions. Conducting drills does not equate to initiating conflict, and can be viewed as a precautionary measure rather than an escalation.

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Zelensky’s decision to let foreign troops into Ukraine violates Minsk accords — LPR

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President Zelensky’s decision to involve foreign troops in military exercises on Ukrainian soil could be interpreted as a violation of the spirit of the Minsk-2 agreements, which aimed at de-escalation and demilitarization in certain areas of Ukraine, especially in the eastern regions where separatist conflicts were ongoing.

The deployment of foreign troops, even for non-combative exercises, might have been perceived by the separatist regions and Russia as a provocative act and a sign of escalating military involvement by external powers in Ukraine, contrary to the agreements of Minsk-2 that sought to reduce external military influence in the conflict zone.

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Minsk agreements

Russia - Ukraine

War in Eastern Ukraine

Violations of the Minsk agreements

War in Donbas

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Zelensky’s decision to let foreign troops into Ukraine violates Minsk accords — LPR

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