The 2015 Minsk deal, mediated by France and Germany, has helped reduce the intensity of battles between Ukrainian troops and pro-Russia separatists in eastern Ukraine but clashes have continued, and efforts to reach a political settlement have stalled.
Mkataba wa Minsk wa 2015, uliopatanishwa na Ufaransa na Ujerumani, umesaidia kupunguza makali ya vita kati ya wanajeshi wa Ukraine na wale wanaotaka kujitenga wanaounga mkono Urusi mashariki mwa Ukraine lakini mapigano yameendelea, na juhudi za kufikia suluhu la kisiasa zimekwama.