Special Representative of OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Sajdik welcomes recommitment to ceasefire in eastern Ukraine in connection with 8 March

KYIV, 8 March 2018 – Yesterday, the Working Group on Security Issues reached a decision on the recommitment to the ceasefire, starting at 00:01 (Kiev time) on 8 March 2019. Welcoming this decision, the Special Representative of OSCE Chairperson-in-Office in Ukraine and in the Trilateral Contact Group Martin Sajdik informed the Trilateral Contact Group and issued the following statement in his personal capacity:

“I sincerely welcome the recommitment to the ceasefire in the east of Ukraine, agreed at today’s videoconference of the Working Group on Security under the leadership of the Chief Monitor of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine, Ertuğrul Apakan.

The recommitment will come into effect at the beginning of the brightest and most beautiful spring holiday –International Women’s Day. This raises optimism and hope that it will be observed not only during this very day, but also during the days and weeks to come, for the benefit of the entire population of Ukraine.

I express my deep appreciation to the sides for having reached this decision and urge them to ensure all the necessary means for the observation of a reliable, sustainable and long-lasting ceasefire.”