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Pro-Russian militants patrol on an armored vehicle, on September 15, 2014 on a street in Donetsk, eastern Ukraine. (AFP PHOTO/PHILIPPE DESMAZES)
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Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, left, inspects military personnel during his visit to the southern coastal town of Mariupol, Ukraine, Monday, Sept. 8, 2014. (AP Photo/Mikhail Palinchak)
Ukraine says Russia withdrawing forces from east, sees boost for peace
Kiev, Reuters—Ukraine’s president said on Wednesday Russia had removed the bulk of its forces from his country, raising hopes for a peace drive now underway after five months of conflict in which more than 3,000 people have been killed. Moscow denies sending...Caption:
A pro-Russian separatist stands guard near an orthodox church in the eastern Ukrainian town of Ilovaysk September 5, 2014. (Reuters/Maxim Shemetov)
Ceasefire in Ukraine appears to hold
Kiev, AP—A ceasefire in Ukraine’s rebellious east appeared to be holding on Saturday, but claims by a pro-Russian separatist leader that the Ukrainian side had violated the agreement showed that the fragile deal could quickly unravel. National Guard Commander...Caption:
Soldiers of the Ukrainian self-defence battalion Azov take a break at a check point on a road in the eastern Ukrainian city of Mariupol Ukraine, 05 September 2014. (EPA/Natoly Maltsev)
Ukraine forces, rebels clash before possible ceasefire
Mariupol and Donetsk, Reuters—Ukrainian forces and pro-Russian rebels clashed just east of the strategic port of Mariupol on Friday, hours before envoys from Ukraine and Russia were expected to announce a ceasefire as the starting point for a wider peace plan. Renewed...Caption:
Locals observe the damage done to an apartment after shelling in the town of Donetsk, eastern Ukraine, on August 28, 2014.
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