Konflikt zbrojny Rosji z Ukrainą i negocjacje pokojowe w Mińsku
Russo-Ukrainian Armed Conflict and Minsk Peace Talks

Summary/Abstract: When public protests broke out in Ukraine towards the end of 2013, it seemed that these were doomed to fail. The aftermath of Orange Revolution of 2004/2005 did not offer hope for a change of political situation in Ukraine. However, it turned out that the Euromaidan, as opposed to previous events associated with the Orange Revolution, led to a geopolitical shift in Ukraine and a broader change in international order in Europe. Russia annexed Crimea and the Donbas confl ict broke out. This essay analyses and discusses the Russo-Ukrainian armed conflict in light of peace talks conducted by the sides of the confl ict and international organizations, e.g. OSCE, involved in the process. The situation is further complicated by the fact that the peace process has not been completed and war still rages on in south-eastern Ukraine despite the Minsk Agreements having been negotiated. Negotiation process itself was not of chief concern. Primarily, this paper demonstrates results of peace talks and indicates critical problems with the implementation of the agreements (Geneva, Minsk 1, and Minsk 2 agreements). It seems that, most probably, status quo will be maintained in Donbas, which is unfavorable to Ukraine, Donbas and Russia.

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