U.S. Rep Gregory W. Meeks Statement on Ukraine Ceasefire

U.S. Rep Gregory W. Meeks Statement on Ukraine Ceasefire

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Gregory Meeks released the following statement regarding the Ukraine ceasefire:

“I welcome news that a ceasefire agreement has been reached by the leaders of Ukraine, and Russia. This critical process facilitated by Germany, and France is a hopeful signal, but what matters most is implementation. This is an important step for fostering peace, democracy, human rights and economic development in Ukraine. All the involved parties- the Ukrainian government, the separatists, and Russia- must honor their commitments under the ceasefire. The people of Ukraine deserve an opportunity to live their lives free from fear and violence, and this agreement is an important step in promoting stability throughout the region. I will continue to push for continued collaboration with our allies in a concerted effort to ensure that Ukraine can build on the agreement reached today.”