U.S. Vice President Joe Biden has left Washington for a five day trip that will include talks with leaders in Ukraine later this week.
A senior White house official says Biden on Friday will convey U.S. concerns about “Russia’s ongoing violations of the September 5th Minsk agreement with Ukraine.” The agreement called for a ceasefire between Kyiv and pro-Russian separatists.
The White House says Russia has not taken meaningful steps to implement its obligations under the agreement, such as removing all of its troops from Ukraine and stopping the flow of mercenaries, weapons and equipment across the border. The U.S. …read more
Source: Voice of America