The head of the DNI Alexander Zakharchenko (in the middle)
« In response to the non-use of technology Poroshenko at the parade, I demand to withdraw from Poroshenko troops from the Donbass “- quoted by Interfax Zakharchenko. The head of the DNI said that for how equipment will be displayed in the parade will follow the OSCE monitoring mission.
In addition, Zakharchenko accused the Ukrainian security officials in preparing provocations. Citing intelligence reports, he said that the provocations may begin as early as May 8th. Zakharchenko said that the self-proclaimed republic will be sent “several groups to commit acts of terrorism».
Earlier today Petro Poroshenko demanded Zakharchenko take weapons that the militia returned to the buffer zone on the eve of May 9. “They supposedly preparing for the parade, prepare teaching, conduct combat training. The arrangements should be carried out, and all the equipment in a matter of hours necessary to withdraw, “- Poroshenko said at a meeting with Ukrainian representatives in a contact group.
In late April, the militia warned the OSCE to hold a military parade in honor of the anniversary of Victory involving military equipment without ammunition. In Donetsk included several pieces of equipment, including APCs, tanks and artillery.
The agreement on cease-fire and the withdrawal of heavy weapons between the militias and Kiev was signed in February, middlemen were the leaders of Russia, France and Germany. Despite the conclusion of the agreement, militias and security forces regularly make mutual accusations of shelling positions.
At the end of April Kiev repeatedly accused the militia’s plans to resume active offensive operations in early May. April 28 the head of the Defense Ministry of Ukraine Stepan Poltorak said that the Ukrainian army is preparing to repel the “pro-Russian terrorists” during the May holidays.
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