Russia made it clear: Ukraine is not our friendly country

On February 18, Russian Presidential Press Secretary Peskov stated that Ukraine is not a friendly country to Russia.

Peskov told reporters: "Ukraine is a sovereign country, not our friendly country.

Because of the anti-Russian behavior often demonstrated by the Ukrainian leadership, we have come to this conclusion."

He said, Southeastern Ukraine The problem in the Ministry of Finance is very serious, but Kiev is currently unable and unwilling to solve the problem through the implementation of comprehensive measures in Minsk.

The Ukrainian government started military operations against the self-declared independent Luhansk and Donetsk Republics in April 2014. They declared their independence after the Ukrainian national coup in February 2014. According to the latest data from the United Nations, the conflict caused more than 13,000 deaths. All parties have been discussing the issue of mediation in the Donbass situation.

The contact group has adopted three documents since September 2014, stipulating measures to mitigate the conflict, including a ceasefire.

However, after the ceasefire agreement was signed, the conflicting parties continued to exchange fire.