The United States called on Russia and the separatists it backs to “immediately” halt attacks in eastern Ukraine on Monday, expressing grave concern about ceasefire violations.A two-day old truce was on the verge of collapsing as fighting raged around a strategic railway hub and both sides said conditions were not met to start withdrawing heavy weapons from the frontline.RELATED STORIES Ukraine ceasefire begins after fierce fighting in besieged town Ukraine says won’t pull back heavy weapons because of rebel fire Guns fall silent in Ukraine’s Donetsk as Poroshenko orders ceasefireThe worst of the violence was around the town of Debaltseve, …read more
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