The Ukrainian army and pro-Russian rebel forces are laying down their arms in an attempt to revive a September cease-fire.
A spokesman confirmed the military has suspended hostilities as part of Tuesday’s so-called “Day of Silence.” Rebel leaders have also promised to abide by the truce.
But it is not clear when the warring sides will hold peace talks. Kyiv had tentatively planned for the negotiations to be held Tuesday in Minsk, Belarus. Rebel leaders insist they be postponed until Friday.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told RIA Novosti news agency the talks will be held in the “coming days,” though he said …read more
Source: Voice of America
