For the last two months, Russia has armed and encouraged the pro-Russian rebels in southeastern Ukraine. Now, the Kremlin is undergoing a policy shift.)
On Monday, Russian state television showed a live broadcast of a Russian-supported Ukrainian separatist unexpectedly announcing a cease-fire.
Russian state TV followed with Russia’s Ambassador to Ukraine, Mikhail Zurabov, lecturing the rebels.
He said the rebels’ goals should be “first of all, achieving a sustainable truce and sustainable peace, including the non-resumption of fire, and, second, launching an inclusive negotiation process.”
In the face of Western sanctions, Russia’s government seems to be preparing the Russian people …read more
Source: Voice of America
