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Agreement provides for disengagement in three Donbas areas

On 21 September 2016, the Trilateral Contact Group concludes a framework agreement in Minsk for disengagement of forces and equipment in eastern Ukraine.

The arrangement initially covers Stanytsia Luhanska, Zolote and Petrivske. The OSCE is to monitor withdrawals, subject to safe access to the areas concerned.

This is a commitment to implement, not proof of complete withdrawal on signing day. Access restrictions and continuing gunfire complicate verification.

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