DONETSK, UKRAINE—Separatist leader Alexander Zakharchenko will not be present at a summit on east Ukraine this week but his actions will help determine the success or failure of any peace deal. While Russian President Vladimir Putin is seen in the West as holding the key to peace, Zakharchenko is regarded vital for ensuring Moscow’s decisions are implemented. Minsk Talks on Ukraine Talks on how to resolve Ukraine crisis will focus on withdrawing heavy weapons, creating a demilitarized zone in eastern Ukraine and starting a dialog between Ukraine and the rebels, RIA news agency quoted a diplomatic source as saying on …read more
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