Fighting threatens EU-brokered cease-fire
An Ukrainian soldier rests on his vehicle near the road between the towns of Debaltseve and Artemivsk. AP PHOTO/PETR DAVID JOSEK
BY PETR JOSEK
The Associated Press
LUHANSKE, Ukraine – Intense artillery exchanges between Ukrainian government forces and Russian-backed separatists persisted Monday around a strategic town in eastern Ukraine — fighting that threatens to dash a cease-fire deal brokered by European leaders last week.
Under a cease-fire agreement negotiated by the leaders of Ukraine, Russia, Germany and France, the warring sides are to begin withdrawing heavy weapons from the front line Tuesday. That plan already looks at risk, with the rebels …read more
Source: The News
