CLEAN : Ukraine rebel vote gross violation of Minsk Protocol (expert)

The transcript discusses the violation of the Minsk agreements by separatists in Donbas, leading to unrecognized elections by Ukraine. This situation has escalated military tensions in the region. Russia aims to use these elections to push the West and Ukraine towards recognizing the separatists and engaging in direct negotiations. However, Ukraine refuses to comply, causing a stalemate in the Minsk negotiation process. As a result, the conflict may become frozen, which aligns with Russia's interests.

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