Putin had given Ukraine and the Americans and the Europeans many opportunities in recent weeks for them to breathe life back into those dead accords. They refused to do so. The Ukrainians have, IIRC, earlier this year passed laws that make it impossible for them to implement the Minsk accords. They have clearly said no. In this most recent crisis, over the last few months, Putin has given them a chance to change their minds.
1500 shellfire incidents in one day was the answer he was given. Sabotage teams crossing the Russian border. Shells landing in Russia. The Ukrainian answer to Putin’s last attempts to breathe life into Minsk has been very clear.
