Minsk II freezes the war without resolving it — Key Events — Ukraine–Russia

What happened

A ceasefire framework brokered by France and Germany reduces intensity but is never implemented by either side.

Seven years of unresolved status become the pretext architecture for the full-scale invasion.

Confidence: High

WhenFeb 2015

KindDiplomatic

ArenaExternal support and diplomacy

Confidence: High Sources: Established historical record Methodology Corrections

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