You're reading: Juncker says Russia is not adhering to Minsk agreements

BRUSSELS – Russia is not implementing its obligations under the Minsk agreements which are aimed at resolving the conflict in eastern Ukraine, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has said.

At a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, Juncker said he wants to urge both sides involved in the conflict to fully implement Minsk agreements, but he appealed to Russia firstly as he believes that the country is not adhering to its obligations.

According to Juncker, the implementation of the Minsk agreements will ensure peace and stability in Ukraine.