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Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Special Representative in the Trilateral Contact Group for Ukraine Martin Sajdik has confirmed that the ceasefire in Donbas starting from April 6 was agreed upon at a meeting on March 29.

The sides agreed on the ceasefire and the withdrawal of hardware starting from April 1, Sajdik told reporters.

They also agreed on the disengagement of forces and equipment near Stanytsia Luhanska from April 6, he said.

Sajdik expressed regret about the lack of progress in resolving the economic issues between the parties in conflict. The economic issues are taking the center stage recently, he said, adding that he regrets that the situation in this sector is not developing in the right direction.