: :inin Kyiv (EET)

Ukraine, Rebels Agree to Begin Withdrawing Weapons


Military officials said both sides in Ukraine’s conflict have agreed to pull back their heavy weapons from the frontlines in eastern Ukraine; a positive sign for the implementation of a peace plan that has been violated repeatedly.

The officials said the pro-Russian rebels signed an agreement to complete the withdrawal over the next two weeks.

Media reports said the rebels may begin withdrawing their weapons on Sunday.

The rebels have confirmed through news agencies that they signed the deal.

Elsewhere, an explosion in eastern Ukraine during a demonstration marking the one-year anniversary of the overthrow of Ukraine’s former president killed at least two people …read more

Source: Voice of America

World press about Ukraine

This website is created to observe information about Ukraine in the world media. More information about press.uaposition.com you can read here

World press category: terms & conditions