The fatal flaw in the agreement to end the fighting in Ukraine is not hard to spot. To succeed, it depends heavily on the good faith and goodwill of Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has amply demonstrated he can’t be trusted on either count.
The ideal solution to the clash between Ukraine forces and Russian-backed rebels would have been a comprehensive peace plan. That proved impossible. Yet the ceasefire pact that was ultimately reached is a poor substitute. European reports indicate Mr. Putin sought to delay the agreement long enough for rebels to seize more territory, in particular an important railway …read more
Source: National Post
