Ukraine military says troop disengagement has started in eastern Luhansk region
Ukraine’s military confirmed on Tuesday that a disengagement of government and self-defense forces started at 10.00 GMT in the Zolotoye village, in the eastern region of Luhansk.
“This became possible by maintaining the ceasefire during the last week,” Ukrainian Joint Forces Operation said on Facebook. Foreign Minister Vadym Prystaiko also said that the disengagement had begun.
The reports follow Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to the area, where he confronted armed veterans who came there to try to hamper the weapons pullback, AP reported.
The heavy weapons disengagement, which was delayed for weeks, is seen as the final hurdle before the leaders of Ukraine, Russia, France and Germany can discuss a peace settlement for the conflict in eastern Ukraine.
Ukraine military says troop disengagement has started in eastern Luhansk region
Source: RT