Spokesman Andriy Lysenko said the “day of silence” would demonstrate the degree of coordination possible within rebel forces — an apparent reference to reports of schisms among the separatists.
Lavrov said it was brokered with the help of Russian military experts at Poroshenko’s invitation and “is linked to create a dividing line between the (warring) parties.”
The United Nations refugee agency, UNHCR, said Friday the fighting has displaced more than half a million people inside Ukraine and sent hundreds of thousands more into neighboring countries.
UNHCR also expressed concern over Ukraine’s decision to suspend government services such as pensions to territories under rebel …read more
Source: San Francisco Chronicle
