More than 15 hours of negotiations lasted “Norman Four” in Minsk.They lasted all night and ended around noon. The heads of Russia, Ukraine, Germany and France were trying to come up with solutions that would lead to peace in the Ukraine. “Times” conducted an online broadcast of the latest developments.

13:00

So, the leaders of the “Normandy four” left the Palace of Independence in Minsk after 15 hours of negotiations. Certain clarity yet come, though the details, including the key, remains to be clarified. Importantly – managed to agree on a common document, it approved all participants in the negotiations, as well as the DNI and LC, “Times” and finishes online thank you for your attention. In the near future, read the material summarizing the negotiations.

Poroshenko, however, insists that neither the federalization or autonomy for Donbass he disagreed. Well, at least call a pot, in general.

12:42

Francois Hollande, who is, after all, spoke to the press, said the emergence of a real chance to improve the situation in Ukraine. Perhaps we are about it: the agreement reached in Minsk, provides for the adoption of the permanent law on the special status of certain regions of Donetsk and Lugansk regions of Ukraine. The special status implies an amnesty, the right to linguistic definition of the territory, as well as cross-border cooperation with Russian regions.The reform should be carried out before the end of 2015.

12:40

According to Poroshenko, reached an agreement aimed at the liberation of Hope Savchenko.

12:37

Ukrainian media pay attention to the unhappy face of his presidency. It can be understood: a decisive breakthrough did not happen.

12:36

Poroshenko said that an agreement on the exchange of prisoners until 19 February.

12:34

Merkel and Hollande to the press does not come out.

12:32

In turn, the Ukrainian media reported that Poroshenko said that the contact group agreed on withdrawal of all foreign forces from Ukraine. The catch is that Moscow does not acknowledge their presence.

12:25

LC and DNR agreed to sign an agreed “Quartet” document – apparently on the implementation of the Minsk Agreement, the sources TASS.

12:23

Putin does not look neither triumphant nor dejected – tone chosen business, the most unemotional.

12:20

According to Putin, Russia proceeds from the fact that 6-8 thousand. Ukrainian law enforcers under Debaltseve should lay down their arms. However, he said that Kiev has a different opinion.

12:17

Signed a package of measures to implement the agreement in Minsk.

12:15

He said, and on constitutional reform in the interests of Donbass.

12:15

Putin said that a full settlement of the conflict is possible only by direct contact with the breakaway republics of Kiev.

12:13

Withdrawal of heavy weapons: Ukrainian troops – from today the demarcation line, the militias – from the line recorded in September last year in the same place in Minsk.

12:11

Putin announces ceasefire with zero hours of February 15.

12:10

“It’s not the best night of my life” – Vladimir Putin.

11.45

In Minsk, hospitalized journalist who covered the whole night talks the leaders of “Norman Quartet”, reports RIA “Novosti”.

11.30

Kiev does not agree with the proposals of Russia on the demarcation line of the parties in the Donets Basin and the status of the breakaway Donetsk and Lugansk people’s republics, RIA “Novosti” with reference to the source.

11:15

In Kiev, meanwhile, begins meeting of the Verkhovna Rada.

11:11

“Do not let them up until a peace treaty is signed.”

11:05

But they were joined by Putin – sit back four.

11:04

Now Merkel and Hollande like talking face to face with Poroshenko.

10:59

Several media outlets, citing its sources reported that representatives of the DNR and LC refused to sign the document submitted to the contact group. All anxious and anxious. What is meant by the word “super”?

10:41

TASS reports that Merkel and Hollande speaks with Putin without Poroshenko.

10:37

“All shrug, nobody knows anything” – a live video clearly hear conversations of journalists in Minsk.

10:30

Oh. Poroshenko said that the good news yet, but conditions in Russia called “unacceptable.”

10:25

Thus, the negotiators returned to the meeting room. Not a good long talk, or what?

10:22

There is information that the control of the Russian-Ukrainian border Ukraine should regain the end of 2015. But it is not yet confirmed (as, indeed, and all the rest).

10:20

New Times publication of the final communiqué – noon.

10:16

Like the supposed cease-fire within 48 hours, the withdrawal of heavy weapons, creating a security zone. It was all predictable, but that the demarcation line and the status of the Donbass?

10:15

14 hours there were negotiations, the final document is now transferred to the contact group meeting in which already involved Zaharchenko and carpentry.

10:11

While waiting for official statements posochuvstvuem patriotic Britons who are worried about the fact that they do not participate in deciding the destiny of Donbass. “It’s not our problem?” – They ask.

10:05

Thus, the negotiations are completed! First room left Poroshenko, followed by Putin, after Merkel and Hollande. We are waiting for the announcement of results.

10:02

And at the front of the propaganda war debating whether Putin broke a pencil or did not. First reported by Ukrainian media now denies Russia Today. With fotodokazatelstvami. The most pressing issue in world politics right now, of course.

10:00

But Merkel and Hollande plan a joint press conference after the signing (if it still happens).

9:52

So, went Poroshenko him hurry Ukrainian journalists.

9:46

Time to get up!

9:45

It seems like each of the leaders will be a separate press approach. Russian journalists are already in the room where it should go to Putin.

9:42

German Social Democrat Matthias Groote admits that at the talks in Minsk there was a “breakthrough.”

9:35

Some time ago, the place of negotiation left Surkov, now here come Zaharchenko and carpentry. Is there a certain character?

08:35

TASS news agency, citing its sources reported that the document will be signed from 12-13 points. One for each hour of negotiations, or what?

8:02

Journalists were asked to take their seats in the hall – seems poised to finally make some kind of statement. 12:00 negotiations.

6:04

Asked by reporters whether there is news after nine-plus hours of negotiations, released Sergei Lavrov said very specifically: “A lot.”

5:48

Out of the room, where negotiations alternately came first, Angela Merkel, followed by Vladimir Putin. No comments press they gave.

5:25

I would like to “Gazety.Ru” joke that the leaders of tomorrow to work and it’s time to wind down, but that’s only to work tomorrow “Gazety.Ru.”

5:16

By the way, the European media have reported that in the event of failure of the Minsk meeting EU leaders on Thursday to work out details may charge new sanctions against Russia. But here in the matter may intervene Greece, which with the new government becomes a true enfant terrible of the European Union.

5:06

It will be interesting someday someone’s memoirs read as yet there were negotiations that they so much time discussing. Or maybe just a game of whist for four painted?

4:58

Periodically there is excitement among journalists, waiting out the leaders’ Norman Quartet “, but until all alarms are false. Nearly nine hours continue negotiations.

4:27

We also remind you about it!

3:59

Deputy Chief of Staff Valery Chaly Poroshenko promises to negotiate for another five or six hours. We do not say goodbye to you.

3:53

“Whatever else may happen today, we at least know that there is a very nice little Minsk Palace of Independence” – English humor from the journalists of the newspaper Telegraph (especially for those readers “Gazety.Ru” who reproach us in his absence ).

3:51

Hastened to announce that the meeting ended. It seems to be continuing negotiations!

3:50

The British Telegraph writes about disagreements between Ukraine and Russia. Firstly, the notorious line of demarcation: Kiev demanding the return to the one that was registered in Minsk agreement last September. Second, Russian soldiers and equipment: Kiev insists on their withdrawal, Moscow claims that they were not there. Third, the international control of the Russian-Ukrainian border, which is opposed by Moscow. Finally, fourthly, the status of Donbass: Ukraine agree on empowerment, Russia requires additional safeguards.

3:20

And so ended the negotiations. Final statements to the press is not followed. Again, leave all ignorant, they decided something or not. On television images – lonely standing flags, which the participants had to get up …

2:48

Someone super, and someone not very. German Foreign Ministry reported that the talks in Minsk are “difficult.”

2:25

And sources “Gazety.Ru” close to the project “New Russia”, said that Moscow still relies on the reintegration of the region.

2:20

Attentive readers “Gazety.Ru” indicate that the Yugoslav analogy there is a third option: Donbass gets independence by Kosovo example. Indeed, there is even an opinion that Russia’s policy in the Ukrainian direction over the last year – a kind of response to the Western-backed secession from Serbia. Still too much against. Firstly, for the independent Kiev Donbass definitely refuse to pay. Secondly, it will make virtually inevitable final anti-Russian drift the rest of Ukraine.

1:29

While in Minsk agree upon the world, intensified shelling of Lugansk. Rather, it would have ended.

And members of the Minsk talks meanwhile interrupted at dinner.

00:40

An interesting comparison leads president of the “Petersburg Politics” Mikhail Vinogradov.

00:15

Meanwhile, Sergei Lavrov said that the signing of the final document in Ukraine can be held tomorrow (today Moscow time), and his deputy Grigory Karasin did not rule out that the negotiations will continue until the morning.

00:10

By the way, the Russian delegation, Vladislav Surkov, and many other worthy people, which you can read in the investigation “Gazety.Ru” about who influences the fate of New Russia

00:08

A new day will begin with statements by representatives of the DNI in the contact group that the complete settlement is possible only if guarantees non-aligned status of Ukraine.

23:59

“The talks are better than super” – said Sergey Lavrov. The good news is that the end of a busy day!

23:57

Dmitry Peskov, said that the President and the Chancellor again retired.

23:52

Already nearing midnight, and until President (Chancellor) No, let’s summarize the main issues that today (or rather, tomorrow) should be answered. The cease-fire and withdrawal of heavy equipment – that’s understandable. But, first, from a line – the one that was installed in September or actually formed after the January attack the rebels. Secondly, the issue of control over the Russian-Ukrainian border. Third, the introduction of peacekeeping forces in the Donbass. Finally, the status of Donbass.

23:41

German media reported that the negotiators will sign a declaration on the territorial integrity of Ukraine. We are still interested in what they are doing in Minsk Zaharchenko and carpentry.

23:16

Discuss the technical details of the contract. Sorry do not know even the principal.

23:01

US State Department spokesman Jen Psak said that Washington calls on the warring parties to return to the demarcation line, attached to the previous talks in Minsk in September 2014. It is worth noting that the Western media reported that the Western European peace plan includes, in particular, the point about securing the line that actually developed on the basis of occurrence of militias earlier this year.

22:50

Journalists in Minsk waiting for a good compensation for their labors.

22:45

On the eve of the talks much debated topic of possible supply of US weapons Ukraine (“Times” also on this writing ). So, the European countries almost unanimously voted against.Interesting study gave the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Italy Paolo Dzhentilone that in an interview with The New York Times noted that “Russia is weak in many areas, but not in the field of arms” and the supply of US weapons Ukraine only give Putin a legal basis for the allegations that the West is approaching Russian borders.

22:38

Version of a conversation with his wife proved to be false. Ukrainian media reported that Poroshenko called up with his General Staff. Could read “Gazetu.Ru” .

22:38

Incidentally, the enlarged negotiations have been held without Alexander Lukashenko. It’s a shame, is not it?

22:36

Moscow correspondent for CNN’s Matthew Chance meanwhile surprised actions of Vladimir Putin: “His strong support for separatists in Ukraine, despite their obvious excesses, threw the relations between Russia and the West in the worst crisis since the end of the” cold war. ”

22:26

Round-table talks are held in an expanded format – with the participation of members of the delegations of each country.

Took seats at the round table. What’s going to happen?

22:08

Uh … no. It seems that just moved to another floor.

22:05

Go to the press !!!

21:55

Poroshenko returned to the hall, where there are negotiations. Well you never know, my wife and I called up?

21:52

Photography, has nothing to do with the previous message.

21:50

Where is he?

21:37

If you remember the Yugoslav analogy, the Ukraine and the Donets Basin in the limit there are two options. Or Donbass become Serbian Krajina – unrecognized state, which lasted several years, and then was crushed by the Croatian army with details such as the flight of the Serb population. Either Ukraine will become Bosnia and Herzegovina – Confederation divided between different communities and not very capable of consistent decision-making. The first option is obviously not satisfied with Moscow, the second – Kiev and Western capitals. The more interesting.

21:26

Meanwhile, the leaders of the states joined the foreign ministers. A Carpenter with Zaharchenko visiting the sights of Minsk?

21:21

Following the meeting, Ambassador of Ukraine to Belarus promises to the signing of a certain outcome. Details were not disclosed.

21:11

In this perspective, the foreground back already Poroshenko.

21:04

Surges pessimism. Former Foreign Minister Urmas Paet said “Gazeta.ru” that does not expect much from the talks because all the participants have different goals. He is also afraid of turning east of Ukraine in another frozen conflict in the manner of Transnistria or Nagorno-Karabakh, “I do not think that the Ukrainian side would agree with that. Do not agree with this and Europe “, – the politician said.

21:01

Putin Poroshenko and shake hands. So far, only in this perspective

20:46

Check out until our editorial column that world leaders need to make a feat .

20:38

Seems to start.

20:35

Upon arrival in Minsk Poroshenko said: “Either situation will swing in the direction of de-escalation and a cease-fire or get out of control.”

20:33

Incidentally, on the eve of the talks Ukrainian edition of the “Mirror of the Week” published a copy of the “Minutes of the meeting of the Tripartite Liaison Group with representatives of individual regions of Donetsk and Lugansk regions with respect to a set of measures for a political settlement of the conflict.” Journalists argue that the document drawn up by representatives of self-proclaimed republics and passed Tuesday evening participants tripartite contact group in Minsk. In short, the self-proclaimed republics agree to autonomy within Ukraine in exchange for ending the war and extensive decentralization. Even on their own names like refuse and referred to as “certain areas of the Donetsk and Lugansk regions.”

20:30

Hearty still host Alexander Grigoryevich

20:27

Waiting for something “Euromaidan”: it is always disturbing.

20:25

Carpenter, among other things, somehow caused Poroshenko on melee combat. What will it be?

20:21

In Minsk, meanwhile, came as leaders of the DNI and LC Alexander and Igor Zakharchenko Carpenter. “Zakharchenko and carpentry are in Minsk. If the talks the leaders of “Norman Four” are successful, it is planned that they will put their signatures to the final document, “- the source said” Interfax “.

20:18

Poroshenko and Lukashenko also talked

20:16

And somewhere in Washington Barack Obama wakes up …

20:12

Prior to the general meeting Angela Merkel and Francois Hollande met with Petro Poroshenko.Coordinate positions?

20:07

The leaders of the “Norman Quartet” has already staying in the Palace of Independence, where they are greeted by President Alexander Lukashenko.

20:05

Less than an hour in Minsk will begin negotiations leaders of Russia, France, Germany and Ukraine. These negotiations may be the last chance to resolve the conflict in the Donets Basin and prevent a major war. As previously reported by “Times”, experts suggest that the meeting will be developed “road map”. One of the possible scenarios that promotes the Kremlin – the transformation of the LC and the DNI in the autonomous regions of Ukraine in exchange for ending the ATO and the resumption of social and economic relations.

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