Independence supporters in Ukraine’s east unwilling to recognize Kyiv’s …
DONETSK, June 23 (RIA Novosti) Independence supporters in eastern Ukraine have refused to recognize Kyivs unilateral ceasefire, one of the leaders of the independence supporters said Monday.
The ceasefire unilaterally declared by the Ukrainian military, without any consultation with us, is not recognized by the Donetsk Peoples Republic.
We fought and will keep fighting, the people’s governor of the self-proclaimed Donetsk Peoples Republic Pavel Gubarev told RIA Novosti.
Gubarev also mentioned he has his own stabilization plan for the country, which involves the withdrawal of Kyivs troops and recognition of the self-proclaimed Peoples Republics of Donetsk and Luhansk.
On June 20, Ukraines recently elected president, Petro Poroshenko, ordered a unilateral ceasefire between government-backed forces and independence supporters in the east until June 27. Poroshenko also unveiled a peace plan to defuse the crisis in the country, promising amnesty for all independence defense forces not involved in grave crimes and willing to lay down their arms.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has pointed out that Poroshenkos peace plan is inconsistent with the April 17 Geneva Accords, as it bears no mention to a nationwide dialogue, although Russia supports the effort toward a peaceful settlement.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has stressed that the intentions Poroshenko voiced must be backed by a real ceasefire.