Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko urged President Vladimir Putin to strengthen Russian control over its borders to prevent militants and arms entering Ukraine after violence broke a truce there in a two-hour phone call on Sunday.
The cease-fire, declared by Poroshenko on June 20 to allow for peace talks with the pro-Russian rebels, is due to expire at 1900 GMT on Monday, a deadline also set by EU leaders considering new sanctions against Russia.
The cease-fire has been shaky since it started, with each side accusing the other of numerous violations.
A statement issued by Poroshenko’s office said he underlined Ukraine’s willingness to maintain …read more
Source: Voice of America
