Tatiana Firsova. The European Parliament President Martin Schulz called the results of the negotiations in Minsk "success" and expressed the hope that they will be a step forward in the Ukrainian settlement.

on Thursday in Minsk ended peace dialogues in "channel format" with the participation of Russia, Ukraine, France and Germany. According to the results of the negotiations was announced that an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire in some districts of Donetsk and Lugansk regions of Ukraine must begin with 00. 00 (Kyiv time) fifteen February 2015. The withdrawal of heavy weapons must begin no later than the second day after the ceasefire and will end in 14 days, specified in Minsk document. The security zone for the heavy artillery in the Donbass should be from 50 to 140 kilometers.

"And if the truth be able to withstand the ceasefire, it will be a big step forward. For this reason I

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