Shafaqna – The Ukraine ceasefire that both sides agreed to suspend all aggressive actions starts.
According to the website of the President of Ukraine, Petro Poroshenko has declared ceasefire along the entire line of hostilities in Donetsk and Luhansk region from February 15, 00:00.
Respective statement was made by the President on the premises of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Saturday, February 14, at 23:55.
The website added, “Ukraine has always treated its international commitments with great responsibility. We are willing to prove that once again. In a few minutes, glorious Armed Forces, the National Guard, the Border Troops, the units of the Ministry of the Interior and the Security Service of Ukraine will execute my order as Supreme Commander-in-Chief to cease fire along the entire line of clash with the enemy in Donetsk and Luhansk regions as stipulated by the agreements achieved in Minsk in the Normandy format with participation of the Presidents of Ukraine, France, Russia and the Chancellor of Germany,” the President noted”.
“The Head of State emphasizes that Ukraine counts on a responsible attitude of the opposite party to the fulfillment of undertaken obligations, as negotiations have reached the highest level”.