May 9, the 70th anniversary of Soviet victory over Nazi Germany, is shaping up to be a serious test for the fragile Minsk II ceasefire in Ukraine.
Thus far, the only stipulations which have been at least partially implemented are the ceasefire, a large-caliber arms withdrawal and a prisoner exchange. These steps are crucial, and the deescalation of violence has certainly led to a decrease in carnage. However, they are also the safest, most noncommittal parts of the agreement: new prisoners can always be taken and guns can be swiftly returned to …read more
Source: The Huffington Post
