VOICED : Tillerson pide a Rusia una distension en el este de Ucrania

Rex Tillerson, the U.S. Secretary of State, called on Russia to de-escalate violence in eastern Ukraine by respecting ceasefire agreements and withdrawing heavy weaponry. During his visit to Kiev, he highlighted the lack of progress on the Minsk agreements, which have been regularly violated since 2015. Tillerson emphasized the need for Russia to demonstrate goodwill for a peaceful resolution in Donbass and to halt hybrid attacks. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the annexation of Crimea have severely strained relations between Russia and Western countries, reaching a critical point not seen since the Cold War.

What action did Rex Tillerson urge Russia to take regarding the conflict in Eastern Ukraine?

• Increase military presence

• Withdraw heavy weaponry

• Support separatist movements

• Impose economic sanctions

What was the main purpose of the Minsk agreements?

• To annex Crimea

• To reduce violence in Eastern Ukraine

• To increase trade with Russia

• To establish a new government in Ukraine

What has been a significant challenge to the Minsk agreements?

• Opposition from the United Nations

• Frequent violations of its provisions

• Insufficient funding

• Lack of international support

How has the conflict in Ukraine affected relations between Moscow and Western countries?

• Led to new trade agreements

• Resulted in military alliances

• Improved diplomatic ties

• Reached a critical point since the Cold War

What event in 2014 contributed to the strained relations between Russia and Western countries?

• The signing of the Minsk agreements

• The annexation of Crimea by Russia

• The election of a new Ukrainian president

• The withdrawal of NATO forces