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Consider‌ this: ⁢a seemingly vanished agreement. A ⁢document‌ reportedly discarded, metaphorically torn up, ⁣by President Putin just ​before the invasion of ⁤Ukraine in February 2022. For the russian leader, this document simply ceased to exist, despite its intended purpose of ‌establishing peace. ⁤However, this wasn’t a single document, but rather a series of agreements known as the minsk⁤ accords. Understanding these agreements is crucial‍ to grasping the ⁢complexities of the ongoing conflict.

The Genesis of the Minsk Agreements

The initial attempt at de-escalation,Minsk⁢ I,was signed on September ​5,2014.⁣ Representatives from Russia, Ukraine, and the self-proclaimed republics of Donetsk and Luhansk participated in these talks. This first agreement aimed to halt fighting in the donbas region, where Ukrainian forces clashed with pro-Russian separatist militias. Key provisions included an immediate ceasefire, the restoration of ‍Ukrainian control over ⁢its border with⁢ Russia, and the granting of special status to certain areas​ within eastern Ukraine.

Unluckily, the initial ceasefire proved fragile.Violations mounted on both sides, rendering the agreement largely ⁣ineffective. Consequently, negotiations resumed, ‌leading to