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French, German leaders try to save faltering Ukraine truce


The French president says he and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have spoken with the leaders of Ukraine and Russia about the cease-fire that has been faltering amid fierce fighting over the eastern town of Debaltseve.Ukrainian forces began abandoning Debaltseve on Wednesday after weeks of heavy fighting against Russia-backed separatists. Control of the town is a significant strategic gain for the rebels because it is a railway junction and straddles the most direct route between the separatist region’s two major cities.The battle for Debaltseve had continued to rage despite a cease-fire that came into effect Sunday in eastern Ukraine. French President …read more

Source: The Jakarta Post

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