Previous rounds of talks in September involving representatives of Ukraine, Russia, pro-Russian rebels in eastern Ukraine and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe produced a ceasefire deal, which has often been violated.
Recent peace efforts have helped sharply reduce hostilities, and the conflicting parties are now discussing the pullout of heavy weapons.
Poroshenko emphasized the need to fulfill all provisions of the previous agreements, including the observance of the ceasefire, drawing a separation line between the warring sides and the pullout of troops and heavy weapons. …read more
Source: San Francisco Chronicle
