The Russian Embassy in Ottawa has condemned the decision by the canadian authorities to extend the military mission in Ukraine. A statement posted on Twitter of the Russian Embassy.
“The government’s decision to extend Canada’s military mission in Ukraine, is counterproductive and does not contribute to the domestic political process, including direct dialogue between Kiev and Donbas, as prescribed by the Minsk agreements,” — said in a statement.
As stressed by Russian diplomats that Canada should exert pressure on the authorities in Kiev that they have fulfilled their obligations under the Minsk agreements and focused on the achievement of a peaceful solution instead of military action.
Earlier, the Minister of national defence of Canada harjit Sajjan said that his country intends to extend the mission for the preparation of the Ukrainian military for another two years.
In late January, the situation deteriorated in the conflict zone in the Donbass. This happened after the attempts of the Ukrainian security forces to take the offensive.
The Minsk agreement is the document agreed in February 2015 leaders of Germany, France, Ukraine and Russia in the format “Norman Quartet.” It is aimed at de-escalation of the armed conflict in Eastern Ukraine.