The Minsk agreements, signed in 2015, aimed to resolve the crisis sparked by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The talks, held in Belarus, brought together Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Despite the agreements, the conflict has persisted, indicating that the framework was not sufficient in stopping the war.
Leaders involved in the negotiations had expressed hope that the Minsk agreements would mark a turning point in the conflict. However, the lack of enforcement and the continued hostilities underscore the challenges in achieving a lasting resolution. The failure of the agreements has led to further calls for a more comprehensive strategy to end the violence in Ukraine.