Although the Minsk II ceasefire in Ukraine was violated immediately and with total impunity by the Russian assault on Debaltseve, the relative quiet following the capture of that town has given rise to hope for a more enduring cessation of hostilities. Perhaps the sides have finally fought each other to a standstill, and the “hot” phase of the war can now morph into a frozen conflict. The people of the Donbass could begin the arduous process of rebuilding their shattered region, and the rest of Ukraine could get serious about economic reform and recovery. Above all, the West could wind …read more
Source: The American Interest
