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Blame traded over Ukraine truce ‘violations’
Government and pro-Russian rebels accuse each other of minor violations but ceasefire agreement largely holding. …read more Source: AL...
Uneasy calm holds in east Ukraine after cease-fire
Many residents and combatants believe truce will prove but a brief interlude before renewed fighting. …read more Source:...
Video: NATO approves rapid reaction force to boost Eastern defenses
NATO approves a rapid reaction force for Eastern Europe, sanctions for Russia as part of the group’s response to Ukraine’s battle with pro-Russian separatists. …read more Source: The...
‘We need a peace that we can believe in’
Residents and soldiers in flashpoint port city of Mariupol seem doubtful that latest ceasefire will end war in Ukraine. …read more Source: AL...
Ukraine government and rebels agree on ceasefire
Talks in Minsk lead to agreement on cessation of hostilities, prisoner exchanges and aid for citizens in battle zones. …read more Source: The...
Ceasefire takes hold in east Ukraine
Obama, residents in Ukraine skeptical over stability of ceasefire; NATO boosts defenses in eastern Europe; deal includes humanitarian aid, removal of heavy weapons from combat. …read more Source: Yedioth...
Ukraine and pro-Russian rebels sign ceasefire deal
Separatists’ leader says they remain set on their goal of splitting from Kiev’s rule …read more Source: Gulf...
Fighting between Ukrainian army, rebels subsides as ceasefire begins
Heavy fighting between Ukrainian government forces and pro-Russian rebels appeared to subside after envoys meeting in Minsk approved a peace deal that included a ceasefire taking effect …read more Source: Gulf...
Ukraine and pro-Russian rebels agree ceasefire
Separatists’ leaders also say they remain set on their goal of splitting from Kiev’s rule …read more Source: Gulf...
Poroshenko orders Ukraine forces to halt fire at 1500 GMT
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko on Friday ordered his army commander to halt fire in Kiev’s five-month campaign against pro-Russian insurgents at 1500 GMT …read more Source: Gulf...
