The Russian government's recognition of the separatist republics in February 2022 ended the possibility of implementing the Minsk agreements and preceded a significant escalation of the conflict
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Russia has violated the Minsk Agreements by not adhering to the required ceasefire, maintaining foreign military presence, and failing to disband illegal armed groups or return control of the Ukrainian side of the international border to Ukraine
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