Ukraine’s defense minister said six soldiers have been killed in clashes with Russia-backed rebels in eastern Ukraine.
Andriy Lysenko told reporters Tuesday six soldiers were killed and 12 wounded during a 24-hour period in the rebel stronghold of Donetsk. The Associated Press reported the rebels said one of their fighters died and five were wounded in the violence.
On Monday, Russia and Ukraine agreed to pull back small caliber weapons from the front lines in eastern Ukraine, and continue withdrawing heavy weapons.
The Russian and Ukrainian foreign ministers met in Berlin with their French and German counterparts.
Germany’s Frank-Walter Steinmeier said the Russians and …read more
Source: Voice of America
