TCG: Disciplinary measures to be taken in case of ceasefire violations in Donbas

The TCG said this in a statement that was published on the OSCE website on Thursday.

“The Trilateral Contact Group ... underlines the importance of issuance of, and compliance with, the respective ceasefire orders, about which shall be made public announcements by the sides’ higher commandment; the effective use of disciplinary measures in case of ceasefire violations and report about them to the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission," reads the statement.

The Trilateral Contact Group, with the participation of representatives of certain areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions, re-affirmed its full commitment to a comprehensive, sustainable and unlimited cease-fire starting from July 21, 2019 at 00 hrs. 01 min. (Kyiv time).

The parties also underlined the importance of refusal of forward movements as well as reconnaissance-subversive activities; no firing, including sniper fire; ban on the placement of heavy weapons in and around populated areas, in particular, near objects of civilian infrastructure, including schools, kindergartens, hospitals and other public premises.

In addition, the Trilateral Contact Group, with the participation of representatives of certain areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions, agreed to ensure safe and secure access for the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission throughout Ukraine in accordance with its mandate for monitoring and verification, including by using its technical means.

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