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On Peaceful Settlement of Situation in the Eastern Regions of Ukraine

  • Country/entity

    Ukraine
  • Region

    Europe and Eurasia
  • Agreement name

    On Peaceful Settlement of Situation in the Eastern Regions of Ukraine
  • Date

    20 Jun 2014
  • Agreement status

    Unilateral document
  • Interim arrangement

    Yes
  • Agreement/conflict level

    Intrastate/intrastate conflict ( Ukrainian Revolution and War in Donbass (2014 - ) )
  • Stage

    Pre-negotiation/process
  • Conflict nature

    Government/territory
  • Peace process

    Ukraine peace process
  • Parties

    Government of Ukraine (unilateral)
  • Third parties

    -
  • Description

    Unilateral ceasefire declaration by Government of Ukraine under defined terms, aimed at creating conditions for the staged implementation of the Peace plan being discussed within the framework of Trilateral Contact Group.


Groups

  • Children/youth

    No specific mention.

  • Disabled persons

    No specific mention.

  • Elderly/age

    No specific mention.

  • Migrant workers

    No specific mention.

  • Racial/ethnic/national group

    No specific mention.

  • Religious groups

    No specific mention.

  • Indigenous people

    No specific mention.

  • Other groups

    No specific mention.

  • Refugees/displaced persons

    No specific mention.

  • Social class

    No specific mention.


Gender

  • Women, girls and gender

    No specific mention.

  • Men and boys

    No specific mention.

  • LGBTI

    No specific mention.

  • Family

    No specific mention.


State definition

  • Nature of state (general)
    Page 1, In the inaugural speech on June 7, 2014, President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko stressed that he was assuming the office in order to preserve the sovereignty, territorial integrity and national unity of Ukraine, to ensure the sustainable peace and to guarantee security for all citizens.
  • State configuration

    No specific mention.

  • Self determination

    No specific mention.

  • Referendum

    No specific mention.

  • State symbols

    No specific mention.

  • Independence/secession

    No specific mention.

  • Accession/unification

    No specific mention.

  • Border delimitation

    No specific mention.

  • Cross-border provision

    No specific mention.


Governance

  • Political institutions (new or reformed)
    Governance→Political institutions (new or reformed)→General references
    Page 1, Later on, the above Plan has been elaborated in details that foresees:
    ... 9. Renewal of work of the local authorities.
  • Elections
    Page 2, Later on, the above Plan has been elaborated in details that foresees:
    11. Decentralization of powers (through direct elections of local executive committees; protection of the Russian language; draft amendments to the Constitution).

    Page 2, Later on, the above Plan has been elaborated in details that foresees:
    ... 12. Before the system of elections of local authorities is introduced and takes effect, agreeing on the candidatures for the posts of governors with representatives of the region (if there is no agreed position on the nominees, the decision is made by the President of Ukraine).

    Page 2, Later on, the above Plan has been elaborated in details that foresees:
    ... 13. Early local and parliamentary elections.
  • Electoral commission

    No specific mention.

  • Political parties reform

    No specific mention.

  • Civil society

    No specific mention.

  • Traditional/religious leaders

    No specific mention.

  • Public administration

    No specific mention.

  • Constitution
    Governance→Constitution→Constitutional reform/making
    Page 2, Later on, the above Plan has been elaborated in details that foresees:
    11. Decentralization of powers (through direct elections of local executive committees; protection of the Russian language; draft amendments to the Constitution).

Power sharing

  • Political power sharing

    No specific mention.

  • Territorial power sharing
    Power sharing→Territorial power sharing→Federal or similar sub-divided government
    Page 2, Later on, the above Plan has been elaborated in details that foresees:
    11. Decentralization of powers (through direct elections of local executive committees; protection of the Russian language; draft amendments to the Constitution).
  • Economic power sharing

    No specific mention.

  • Military power sharing
    Power sharing→Military power sharing→Proportionality
    Page 1, Later on, the above Plan has been elaborated in details that foresees:
    ... 7. Establishment of joint patrolling units in the structure of the Ministry of Interior.

Human rights and equality

  • Human rights/RoL general

    No specific mention.

  • Bill of rights/similar

    No specific mention.

  • Treaty incorporation

    No specific mention.

  • Civil and political rights

    No specific mention.

  • Socio-economic rights

    No specific mention.


Rights related issues

  • Citizenship

    No specific mention.

  • Democracy

    No specific mention.

  • Detention procedures

    No specific mention.

  • Media and communication
    Rights related issues→Media and communication→Media roles
    Page 1, Later on, the above Plan has been elaborated in details that foresees:
    ... 10. Renewal of central TV and radio broadcasting in the region.
  • Mobility/access
    [Summary] Unilateral plan allows for a corridor of retreat for Russian and Ukrainian Mercenaries.
  • Protection measures

    No specific mention.

  • Other

    No specific mention.


Rights institutions

  • NHRI

    No specific mention.

  • Regional or international human rights institutions

    No specific mention.


Justice sector reform

  • Criminal justice and emergency law

    No specific mention.

  • State of emergency provisions

    No specific mention.

  • Judiciary and courts

    No specific mention.

  • Prisons and detention

    No specific mention.

  • Traditional Laws

    No specific mention.


Socio-economic reconstruction

  • Development or socio-economic reconstruction
    Socio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Socio-economic development
    Page 2, Later on, the above Plan has been elaborated in details that foresees:
    ... 14. Programme for creation of new jobs in the region.
    Socio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Infrastructure and reconstruction
    Page 2, Later on, the above Plan has been elaborated in details that foresees:
    ... 15. Restoration of industrial and social infrastructure.
  • National economic plan

    No specific mention.

  • Natural resources

    No specific mention.

  • International funds

    No specific mention.

  • Business

    No specific mention.

  • Taxation

    No specific mention.

  • Banks

    No specific mention.


Land, property and environment

  • Land reform/rights
    Land, property and environment→Land reform/rights→Property return and restitution
    Page 1, Later on, the above Plan has been elaborated in details that foresees:
    ... 8. Vacation of illegally seized official buildings in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
  • Pastoralist/nomadism rights

    No specific mention.

  • Cultural heritage
    Land, property and environment→Cultural heritage→Intangible
    Page 2, Later on, the above Plan has been elaborated in details that foresees:
    11. Decentralization of powers (through direct elections of local executive committees; protection of the Russian language; draft amendments to the Constitution).
  • Environment

    No specific mention.

  • Water or riparian rights or access

    No specific mention.


Security sector

  • Security Guarantees
    Page 1, Later on, the above Plan has been elaborated in details that foresees:
    1. Security guarantees to all members of negotiations.
  • Ceasefire
    Security sector→Ceasefire→General commitments
    Page 2, Later on, the above Plan has been elaborated in details that foresees:
    ... According to the agreed common vision, the Plan will go through several consecutive stages of implementation.
    The first stage will cover the cessation of use of force for a short limited period of time by the forces of Counter-terrorism operation and the illegally armed groups. The forces of Counter-terrorism operation will resume activities only in case of armed violence.
    Within this period, the wide range of issues covering the cessation of use of force and the launch of peaceful settlement process will be discussed.
  • Police

    No specific mention.

  • Armed forces

    No specific mention.

  • DDR

    No specific mention.

  • Intelligence services

    No specific mention.

  • Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces
    Page 1, Later on, the above Plan has been elaborated in details that foresees:
    ... 6. Disarmament of illegally armed groups.

    Page 2, Later on, the above Plan has been elaborated in details that foresees:
    ... According to the agreed common vision, the Plan will go through several consecutive stages of implementation.
    The first stage will cover the cessation of use of force for a short limited period of time by the forces of Counter-terrorism operation and the illegally armed groups. The forces of Counter-terrorism operation will resume activities only in case of armed violence.
    Within this period, the wide range of issues covering the cessation of use of force and the launch of peaceful settlement process will be discussed.
  • Withdrawal of foreign forces
    Page 1, - establishment of the controlled corridor for retreat of Russian mercenaries;

    Page 1, Later on, the above Plan has been elaborated in details that foresees:
    ... 4. Setting up the 10 km buffer zone at the Ukrainian-Russian border and the withdrawal of illegal troops and heavy weaponry.

    Page 1, Later on, the above Plan has been elaborated in details that foresees:
    ... 5. Guaranteed corridor for retreat of Russian and Ukrainian mercenaries.
  • Corruption

    No specific mention.

  • Crime/organised crime

    No specific mention.

  • Drugs

    No specific mention.

  • Terrorism
    Page 1, President Poroshenko's plan of peaceful settlement of situation in the Eastern regions of Ukreaine lies on three pillars;
    - release from criminal responsibility for those, who surrendered weapons, did not commit grave crimes against Ukrainian military and civilians and wwas not involved in illegal activities of financing terrorism;

    Page 2, Later on, the above Plan has been elaborated in details that foresees:
    ... The first stage will cover the cessation of use of force for a short limited period of time by the forces of Counter-terrorism operation and the illegally armed groups. The forces of Counter-terrorism operation will resume activities only in case of armed violence.

Transitional justice

  • Transitional justice general

    No specific mention.

  • Amnesty/pardon
    Transitional justice→Amnesty/pardon→Amnesty/pardon proper
    Page 1, President Poroshenko's plan of peaceful settlement of situation in the Eastern regions of Ukraine lies on three pillars:
    release from criminal responsibility for those, who surrendered weapons, did not commit grave crimes against Ukrainian military and civilians and was not involved in illegal activities of financing terrorism;

    Page 1, Later on, the above Plan has been elaborated in details that foresees:
    ... 2. Release from criminal responsibility for those, who surrendered weapons and did not commit grave crimes.
  • Courts

    No specific mention.

  • Mechanism

    No specific mention.

  • Prisoner release

    No specific mention.

  • Vetting

    No specific mention.

  • Victims

    No specific mention.

  • Missing persons

    No specific mention.

  • Reparations

    No specific mention.

  • Reconciliation
    Page 1, - launch of inclusive dialogue with peaceful citizens.

Implementation

  • UN signatory

    No specific mention.

  • Other international signatory

    No specific mention.

  • Referendum for agreement

    No specific mention.

  • International mission/force/similar

    No specific mention.

  • Enforcement mechanism

    No specific mention.

  • Related cases

    No specific mention.

  • Source
    UN Peacemaker; http://peacemaker.un.org/; http://peacemaker.un.org/ukraine-unilateral-ceasefire14

On Peaceful Settlement of Situation in the Eastern Regions of Ukraine

In the inaugural speech on June 7, 2014, President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko stressed that he was assuming the office in order to preserve the soviereignty, territorial integrity and national unity of Ukraine, to ensure the sustainable peace and to guarantee security for all citizens.

President Poroshenko's plan of peaceful settlement of situation in the Eastern regions of Ukreaine lies on three pillars;

- release from criminal responsibility for those, who surrendered weapons, did not commit grave crimes against Ukrainian military and civilians and wwas not involved in illegal activities of financing terrorism;

- establishment of the controlled corridor for retreat of Russian mercenaries;

- launch of inclusive dialogue with peace citizens.

Later on, the above Plan has been elaborated in detail that foresees;

1. Security guarantees to all members of negotiations.

2. Release from criminal responsibility for those, who surrendered weapons and did not commit grave crimes.

3. Release of all hostages.

4. Setting up the 10km buffer zone at the Ukrainian-Russian border and the withdrawal of illegal troops and heavy weaponry.

5. Guaranteed corridor for retreat of Russian and Ukrainian mercenaries.

6. Disarmament of illegally armed groups.

7. Establishment of joint patrolling units in the structure of the Ministry of Interior.

8. Vacation of illegally seized official building in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions.

9. Renewal of work of the local authorities.

10. Renewal of central TV and radio broadcasting in the region.

11. Decentralization of powers (through direct elections of local executive committees;

protection of the Russian language;

draft amendments for the Constitution).

12. Before the system of elections of local authorities is introduced and takes effect, agreeing on the candidatures for the posts of governors with representatives of the region (if there is no agreed position on the nominees, the decision is made by the President of Ukraine).

13. Early local and parliamentary elections.

14. Programme for creation of new jobs in the region.

15. Restoration of industrial and social infrastructure.

The technical issues regarding the implementation of the Peace plan are being discussed within the framework of Trilateral Contract Group, composing of representatives of Ukraine, the Russian Federation and the OSCE.

According to the agreed common vision, the Plan will go though several consecutive stages of implementation.

The first stage will cover the cessation of use of force for a short limited period of time b the forces of Counter-terrosim operation will resume activities only in case of armed violence.

Within this period, the wide range of issues covering the cessaton of use of force and the launch of peaceful settlement process will be discussed.

The second stage will cover the negotiation process itself.