UNSC Adopts Russia-Initiated Resolution in Support of Minsk Agreements

News | 18.02.2015 | 01:07

Sputnik — The UN Security Council adopted on Tuesday a draft resolution initiated by Russia in support of Minsk agreements on the Ukraine crisis settlement, a RIA Novisti correspondent reported. The resolution was unanimously approved by all 15 members of the UN Security Council. The motion was submitted by Russia on February 13. It is aimed to back the agreements reached last week by the leaders of Russia, Ukraine, France and Germany in Minsk. The document also raises concern about hostilities in Eastern Ukraine and advocates a peaceful solution to the conflict. The council also stated that it regrets that hostilities in Ukraine continue even after the ceasefire was agreed upon. "The members of the Security Council regretted that, despite the announcement of a ceasefire on 15 February, violence has continued in recent days in some parts of eastern Ukraine," the statement said. The Security Council also expressed grave concern about the continued clashes in and around the town of Debaltsevo that have resulted in numerous civilian casualties. "The members of the Security Council called on all parties to immediately cease hostilities and abide by commitments agreed in Minsk," the statement said.

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