Ukrainian government and separatist negotiators convened talks in Belarus on Saturday with mediators from Russia and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. The talks, aimed at restoring a cease-fire, came as heavy fighting continued at the crossroads town of Debaltseve, on the border between Donetsk and Luhansk, the two regions the rebels claim.
With rebel forces on three sides of Debaltseve, more civilians were reported to be fleeing to the north on the one government-controlled road. Still, they were within range of rebel artillery.
On Friday, along the entire former cease-fire line, Ukraine …read more
Source: Voice of America